The Limitations of Being a Girl in Iran

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I was left alone to entertain myself and do things on my own. I sort of didn't understand the limitations in our household. There was no issue with people telling me I couldn't do something because I was a girl. After the revolution, frankly, and all the limitations that were put in place against women and especially women in science. The fact that I wanted to study physics and math became an issue as well. Your chances of getting into university will be very slim and the chances of you finding a job in the field would be very slim. Go ask your grandfather. He always had a career's mind. It wasn't until I became an adult and understood. That drove me to want

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