Why does Iran call women protesting the hijab ‘mentally ill’?
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Defiance and Oppression: Women's Struggles in Iran
This chapter examines a woman's protest against the hijab in Iran, revealing her traumatic experiences with authority and family dynamics. It highlights the oppressive state responses to women's autonomy and the troubling framing of dissent as mental illness. Through personal stories and incidents of resistance, the chapter reflects on the evolving landscape of women's rights in Iran and the courageous defiance against societal norms.
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