Women Empowering Women
Though I understand why certain viewers could be turned off by the blunt way that the show tackles sexuality, adolescence, emotions, race and gender, I find this honesty to be its greatest strength. In a cultural atmosphere in which narratives about sex and puberty are often shrouded in shame and secrecy, the messages and lessons that Big Mouth posits are incredibly relevant.
As women, we are often pushed to be the best version of ourselves 100% of the time. While it is good to strive to be the best version of yourself, operating as your best self all day everyday is not possible. Everyone has bad moments, makes questionable decisions, and has those days where everything feels like too much, and that’s just life.
It seems that for as long as we’ve been alive there have been clearly defined rules for how the sexes are meant to act.
“So many products were covered in phrases such as “anti-aging,” “age rewind,” and “age defying.” What is it about aging that’s advertised as so undesirable? “
I had the pleasure of interviewing Parishad Kavyani for Women Empowering Women. Read on to learn more about the situation in Iran and the best ways to support Iranians.