Dismantling the Victimization of Afghan Women with Madina Wardak

From white saviorism to self-aggrandizing narratives, news coverage about what is unfolding in Afghanistan is creating a falsely dichotomous view of a complex and rich region suffocated by foreign occupation. The state of Afghan women has been and continues to be defined through the lens of white feminism, which furthers white supremacy through the victimization of Afghan women. During Episode 14 of Art of Citizenry Podcast, Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined by Madina Wardak, an Afghan community advocate, Mental Health Social Worker, and the founder of Burqas & Beer. Together, they deconstruct what is happening in Afghanistan, the history of American imperialism, the oppression of Afghan women in global narratives, and the intersections of white feminism and misogyny. Art of Citizenry is a community supported podcast dedicated to decolonizing storytelling. Please consider supporting by visiting: patreon.com/manpreetkalra For the complete show notes, visit: artofcitizenry.com/episode-14 Trigger Warning // During this episode, we discuss topics related to gender-based oppression, war, and historical trauma.