In 1979, Iranian women protested mandatory veiling ⁠— setting the stage for today
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In 1979, Iranian women protested mandatory veiling ⁠— setting the stage for today
The Iranian women demanding their rights today are part of a long history of resistance — and they’re continuing a struggle that began 43 years ago. IDEAS contributor Donya Ziaee shares the story of the women who took to the streets to oppose mandatory veiling just after the 1979 revolution.
Oct 5, 2022
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