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In Islamic Iran, Many Women Rise In Revolt Against Hijab Imposition
Iranian women in Tehran. (Wikimedia Commons)
Iran is witnessing a new surge of protests against the mandatory wearing of hijab. The widespread protests across Iran has resulted in a police crackdown and the arrests of dozens of women. The Islamic government has accused the protesters of being under the influence of drugs. Iran's Tasnim News Agency quoted the police as describing those arrested as "people who have been deceived by the 'My Stealthy Freedom' movement."
Since 1983, Iran has laws that mandates women to wear the hijab. The penalties for violating this law can be harsh including up to two months in prison and 74 lashes.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Iranian women have protested for decades against laws requiring them to wear the hijab in public places. But dozens of them have become more daring in the past month, removing their head scarfs in public places where they are at greater risk of arrest, and publicising the acts on social media.
Deutsche Welle provides a historic perspective on the Iranian Women's relentless fight against the hijab imposition.
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