It's time to stand up and reject the negative social elements of Arab culture. Maryam Salman, a medical student at RCSI Bahrain, discusses the Middle East's current double standards between men and women. She tackles the invisible societal chains that prevent women from reaching their full potential. This talk was heavily inspired by the book “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. She quotes, “We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls, you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful. Otherwise, you would threaten the man.” Maryam Salman, a Bahraini Muslim woman, is a medical student at RCSI Bahrain. Her passion for medicine blossomed when a family member, who was very close to her heart, survived brain cancer. Her experience in medicine fueled her passion for helping others - which is why she has been involved in numerous volunteering activities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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