Pegah Ferydoni Advocates for Strong Female Representation in Fairy Tales

The actress highlights the lack of complex female protagonists in traditional stories and promotes narratives that empower women.

Pegah Ferydoni critiques the dominance of male heroes in fairy tales, where women are often relegated to passive or stereotypical roles, such as princesses or witches.
She narrates the audiobook 'Morgan Ist Mein Name,' a retelling of the Arthurian legend from a female perspective, showcasing Morgan as a multifaceted and active character.
Ferydoni recalls struggling to find inspiring female protagonists in her childhood, citing 'Sophie's World' as a rare example that shaped her intellectual curiosity as a teenager.
She identifies structural inequalities, such as pay gaps and limited leadership opportunities, as major barriers to gender equality in society.
While acknowledging the resurgence of patriarchal values in recent years, Ferydoni expresses hope in the strong counter-movements led by women and advocacy groups.