Скачать или смотреть Untold Reality of 9/11 and Americans Life | Leila Gharagozlou on Karak With Mahreen

In this episode, Leila shares her experience growing up as an Iranian-American after 9/11 and how it shaped perceptions of Middle Easterners. Leila talks about the misconceptions surrounding Islam and its surprising similarities to Christianity and Judaism. She also explains the difference between race and ethnicity, showing how these ideas are viewed differently in the West and the East. Grab your Karak and join us for a powerful conversation on identity, religion, and culture!
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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:20 – Differentiating Race and Ethnicity
6:00 – Emphasis on Western Standards
7:35 – Changing Perceptions
8:25 – Social Media’s Role in Shaping Perceptions
11:20 – Categorizing People Based on Race
17:14 – Interactions Influenced by Appearance
19:15 – Advantages of an American Accent
20:48 – Distinguishing Ethnicity and Nationality
24:35 – Her Childhood Experiences
32:10 – Misidentification as Afghan
36:15 – Self-Identification of Nationality
43:15 – Relationship with America Post-9/11
46:26 – Ignorance in America
48:30 – USA’s Detachment from the World
50:00 – Western Perceptions of Religion
53:00 – Overlooked Similarities Between Christianity and Islam
1:05:44 – Comparing Women’s Rights in the West and East
1:14:57 – Conclusion
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Leila Gharagozlou
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