The Feminine Outliers
This is a podcast that aims to educate, enlighten and enrich professional minority women in all our different spheres of life while having fun and enjoying ourselves at the same time. We want to create a safe space for us to discuss our lives and the daily nuances that surround them with the ultimate goal of being better versions of ourselves.
The Feminine Outliers
Why are Westerners Called Expats and Non-Westerners Called Immigrants?
In this episode we delve into the world of Double Standards that exist in this world especially from the Western and non-Western view points. We tap into our experiences as African women who have experienced some of these double standards.
00:00 Welcome Back to the Feminine Outliers Podcast
02:34 Discussing Double Standards: Western vs Non-Western
03:25 Expat vs Immigrant: A Deep Dive
10:37 Personal Experiences and Observations
19:17 The Power of Labels and Media Narratives
22:40 Media's Negative Portrayal of Non-Western Countries
23:11 Perceptions of America from Abroad
23:39 The Illusion of the Western Dream
24:54 Psychological Impact of Media Narratives
27:42 Questioning the Narrative
29:12 The Power of Marketing and Perception
32:56 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking
35:57 Reflecting on Double Standards
42:33 Conclusion and Call to Action