Rights Of Women In Iran In The 1970's

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So many Iranian women are facing death and punishment for not being fully covered. In the 1970’s, profane laws were being changed into Islamic and religious laws causing chaos. Many women are being tortured, abused, and do not have equal rights as men. Women in Iran are the cause of bigotry. Women in Iran have been the central aim of violence and religious discrimination.

Women in Iran that are anticipated or involved in marriage, don’t have any rights and are being tortured. According to the article “Starting at Home, Iran’s Women Fight for Rights,” to escape torture, women turn to education. For instance, it states, “Some young women turned to higher education as a way to get away from home, postpone marriage and earn social respect, advocates say.” Moreover, according to the article, “Women’s ‘Rights’ in Iran: 5 Laws that will Appall you,” men are allowed to have a maximum of four wives at the same time, while women aren’t permitted. It also states, without a husband’s permission, women involved in marriage cannot women cannot leave the country. For instance, “A female football star in Iran was banned from travelling to an
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Women are being forced to cover themselves and wear hijabs. “The instatement of the Islamic Dress Code meant that women were gradually restricted to only wearing the traditional black chador, and closed toed shoes, and were prohibited from showing their hair.” (De La Camara, Andrea, p.24) According to the article “Women’s ‘Rights’ in Iran: 5 Laws That Will Appall You,” women must wear loose clothing, so that the men, not married don’t see their body structures. If women are spotted disobeying the dress code they would be going to jail by the morality police. Most women in Iran feel that the mandatory dress codes make them feel unsafe, even though it is said to be for protection. The dress code in Iran is very strict towards Iranian

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