In Iran, everything can appear contradictory. Increased globalization has intensified “global” perspectives. Dynamism is acknowledged due to the impact of millions of forced or voluntary exiles and emigrations. This massive exodus changed views of human rights and democracy. We know that Iranian women in parliament are among the lowest in the world. But at the same time they show impressive educational attainment, surpassing men in higher education. So why this bias and inequality? Why are they on the streets to protest against the Islamist regime? Because when Iran got to a new political form of government in 1979 women were the first targets of repression. The power regime almost erased them from society for decades and imposed Civil Laws like 15 years in prison for “hijab” and fines for “bad hijab”. (woman’s hair showing) Also, Iran has some unimaginable discriminatory codes like women cannot travel abroad or obtain a passport without the permission of their male, divorced ones cannot obtain custody of children, no singing or dancing, not allowed to attend some sports activities. People are complex, and making progress is tricky too. But the situation for women in Iran deteriorates day after day. Today, despite all of the abuses some continue to resist and keep the revolutionary spirit awake.
