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‘Woman, life, freedom’: Iran one year after Mahsa Amini’s death
Sep 15, 2023
Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died in police custody, sparked mass protests in Iran. One year later, the fight for change in Iran continues as the slogan 'Woman, life, freedom' becomes ingrained in Iranian culture. The podcast explores the ongoing battle for women's rights, the consequences of not wearing the hijab, and the role of universities as hubs of opposition thinking.
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- The protests in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death went beyond women's issues and encompassed broader grievances with the system, including the economy, healthcare, and the environment.
- The resistance in Iran, symbolized by the chant 'women life freedom', has had a significant impact on changing Iranian society and culture, with women engaging in passive resistance by not wearing the hijab and receiving support from men in the male-dominated society.
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The Death of Masah Amini and the Uprising in Iran
Masah Amini's death in police custody for allegedly breaching Iran's dress code for women sparked nationwide protests in Iran and set off an uprising. Demonstrations took place in all 31 provinces, challenging the Islamic Republic like never before. The protests expanded beyond women's issues to encompass broader grievances with the system, including the economy, healthcare, and the environment. The scale of the protests surprised both the government and citizens. The government responded with a vicious crackdown, arresting hundreds of protesters. Despite a decrease in recent protests, there is a heavy security presence in anticipation of Masah Amini's anniversary.
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