Liz Yaps

Episodes

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  Men's Entitlement Over Women: The Islamic Perspective 05.10.2026 47m

  The conversation delves into the complex relationship between religion, particularly Islam, and the entitlement men feel towards women's bodies. It explores how religious texts and teachings contribute to the subjugation of women, the concept of marital rights, and the implications of these beliefs on women's autonomy and rights. The conversation delves into the themes of ownership, sexual relations, and the treatment of women in Islamic texts, highlighting the dichotomy between Muslim and non-Muslim women. It emphasizes the need for deconstructing patriarchal structures within religious contexts to empower women and challenge misogyny.Chapters00:00 The Entitlement of Men's Bodies in Religion02:57 Islam's Role in Women's Subjugation05:54 Divine Authority and Marital Rights08:46 The Concept of Mehr and Ownership11:59 Marital Rape and Religious Justifications15:12 The Intersection of Religion and Women's Rights18:02 Modern-Day Slavery and Women's Ownership21:21 The Ethics of Slavery in Islam31:46 Exploring Ownership and Sexual Relations34:41 The Role of Women in Islam39:02 Dichotomy of Muslim and Non-Muslim Women46:14 Concubinage and Financial Independence51:29 The Treatment of Women in Islamic Texts01:01:00 Deconstructing Patriarchy and Religion
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  "Kinda Chic to Never Let a Man See Your Body." Can Islamic Modesty be Chic? 05.10.2026 1h 2m

  "It's kind of chic to never let a man see your body." "Woke up one day and decided to never let a man see my hair again." In this episode of LIZ YAPS, we're discussing the trend where muslim creators rebrand hyper-modesty as a flex. Hosted from an ex-revert perspective, we unpack why slapping an aesthetic onto religious compliance is lowkey a cope sis—and why hiding your body under threat of social and divine pressure can never be "chic." Or can it?