How protest movements use feminine images and social media to fight sexist ideologies of authoritarian regimes
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The Power of Women in the Streets
Perry chair: Masa Amini's death was the spark that ignited a powder keg of frustration. She says women are cutting their hair as a symbolic act of protest at her funeral. The Iranian government is using social media to remind women of morality laws and veiling, she says. Perry chair: Iranians generally feel like they don't have defense mechanisms against regime.
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