[30] Rights activists said that Hojabri's TV confession was a "forced confession of wrongdoing". According to the 2017–2018 Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index, Iran ranked 116 out of 153 countries in terms of legal discrimination. This can be seen comparing the Baháʼà approach to history and the future to that of the theory of the Clash of Civilizations on the one hand and the development of a posthegemony system on the other (compared with work of Robert Cox, for example, in Approaches to World Order, (Robert Cox & Timonthy Sinclair eds, Cambridge University Press, 1996). Women in Iran have been jailed for "singing in public, or publishing their work on social media". The laws also raised the minimum marriage age for all and curtailed the custom of polygamy, mandating spousal consent before lawfully marrying a second wife. [8][3], Baha'u'llah's statements about marriage in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas are brief. Parts of the text were translated to English by Shoghi Effendi, which, along with a Synopsis and Codification were published in 1973 by the Universal House of Justice at the centennial anniversary of its writing. Women pursuing teaching positions in higher education also made gains during this period; at universities, women held nearly half of the assistant professorships—almost twice the number held ten years before. Finally, in 1992, a full and authorized Baháʼà translation in English was published. [83], 1925–1940s: This era marked the beginning of the Pahlavi dynasty and the reign of Reza Shah. The World Economic Forum's 2017 Global Gender Gap Report ranked Iran 140 out of 144 countries for gender parity. The women in parliament have ratified 35 bills concerning women's issues. Iran's history is commonly divided into three segments; pre-Islamic, post-Islamic, and the modern era. "[15] The Shah's White Revolution helped to increase the legal rights of women. [62], Despite the advancement in higher education for women, there have been many setbacks. Though the announcement was viewed as a moderate improvement, the police still targeted activists campaigning against compulsory hijab-wearing. In 1935, Reza Shah mandated that women should no longer be veiled in public;[41] because of that, a significant number of women became isolated in their houses because they felt going outside without hijab was equivalent to being naked. Due to the broad nature of the concept, most historians narrow their scope by focusing on a particular time period, a particular country or region, a particular person, group, or individual person, a particular theme, or any combination of those categories. [31][32], Women are banned from singing in Iran because Shia Muslim clerics believe that "a woman's singing voice can be erotic". [23] "The use of headscarf in public is mandatory for women while dancing is prohibited. Her Instagram account was then blocked and she was arrested. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. [88], Iranian female human rights activist Bahareh Hedayat was arrested on 10 February 2020 by Tehran University security police. She later fled Iran. )[97], In 2005, the Iranian parliament approved abortions that were carried out before four months' gestation if the woman's life was at risk or if the fetus was nonviable or growing abnormally. [16], Because the first Pahlavi Shah banned the use of the hijab, many women decided to show their favor of Khomeini by wearing a chador, thinking this would be the best way to show their support without being vocal. [44], On November 26, 2018, Nasrin Sotoudeh, a human-rights lawyer and political prisoner being held at Tehran's Evin Prison, began a hunger strike demanding the release of Farhad Meysami, a doctor who is in jail for protesting compulsory wearing of the hijab. [4] The state, however, continues to restrict the movement of women's rights activists traveling abroad. [83], During the first three parliaments after the 1979 revolution, three of the 268 seats—1.5%—were held by women. [8], The Aqdas is understood by BaháʼÃs to be a factor in the process of ongoing developments in world order. She was arrested on February 2007 and was sentenced to death on account of "armed actions against Islamic Republic of Iran and membership in PJAK in addition to possessing and carrying illegal weapons while engaging in acts of propaganda warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran" in December 2008. History. [52][53], As part of the White Revolution, Mohammad Reza Shah enacted the Family Protection Laws, a series of laws that included women's rights to divorce. Iran: Does Government Fear Educated Women? Golnaz Esfandiari (2009-03-10). November 26, 2020. The guidelines have been adjusted with "Iranian and Islamic values". [97] In 2006, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lifted the ban, stating the presence of women would "promote chastity" but the supreme leader overturned this decision a month later. [108], The women's rights movement in Iran continues to attempt to institute reforms, particularly with the One Million Signatures Campaign to End Discrimination Against Women. [18][19] This version is used as the basis of translation into many other languages[20] highlighting the practice of an indirect translation and how the purpose of the translation affects the act of translation. [43] Wearing a headscarf has been strictly enforced in Iran since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. [124], In October 2020 a bookstore owner, Keyvan Emamverdi, confessed to raping 300 women. Women, Religion and Culture in Iran. She says Iranian government manipulates athletes as "tools" for political propaganda. Truly, women never lagged behind in any area or on any battleground". "[2]:16[7] The WPS report also states there: are no laws that penalize or prevent the dismissal of pregnant women from work, nor are there laws that provide rights for paternity or parental leave or tax-deductible payments for childcare. [citation needed], During the rule of Mohammad Khatami, Iran's president between 1997 and 2005, educational opportunities for women grew. [13] Prominent Iranian women who played a vital part in the revolution include Bibi Khatoon Astarabadi, Noor-ol-Hoda Mangeneh, Mohtaram Eskandari, Sediqeh Dowlatabadi, and Qamar ol-Molouk Vaziri. [100], In 2019, a female football fan, Sahar Khodayari, was arrested for "appearing in public without a hijab" after she attempting to sneak into a football/soccer match dressed as a man. [92], In Iran, women participate in numerous sports and have represented the country in sporting events such as the Asian Games, Olympic Games and World Cups. Mohammad Reza was educated in Switzerland and returned to Iran in 1935. Organizations supportive of the Islamic Revolution, such as Mujahideen, welcomed women into their organization and gave them essential tasks. During the elections for the Seventh Majlis, however, the all-male Council of Guardians banned the 11 women from running for office and only conservative females were allowed to run. [4], With the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini, women's roles were limited;[citation needed] they were encouraged to raise large families and tend to household duties. Activist and photographer Alieh Motalebzadeh was sentenced to three years in prison for attending a workshop for women's empowerment in Georgia. Besides the main themes above, the Synopsis and Codification lists the last of six themes as "Miscellaneous Subjects" and lists 33 topics: While it is the core text on laws of the religion, it is not the exclusive source. [59], The writer and activist Bibi Khatoon Astarabadi founded the first school for Persian girls in 1907. [91], Women contributed to the development of polo in Persia 2,500 years ago. Alizadeh, who won a bronze medal in tae kwon do in 2016 Olympic games, says she can't compete for her own country because of the Iranian regime's "injustice" and "hypocrisy". [33][34], According to Amnesty International women in Iran face "discrimination in law and practice in relation to marriage and divorce, inheritance, child custody, nationality and international travel". [75], In 2001, Allameh Tabatabaii University, Tarbiat Modares University and Azzahra University initiated a women's studies academic field at the Master of Arts level and shortly after, Tehran University organized a similar program. Six women were elected to the parliament in the September 1963 parliamentary election and the Shah appointed two women to serve in the Senate. For the Iranian women's movement, see, Gender representation on corporate boards of directors, Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Film directors, cinematographers and screenwriters, International influence and the women's movement, بدرالملوک بامداد، زن ایرانی از انقلاب مشروطه تا انقلاب سفید. ص ۹۹, Iranian Tae Kwon Do Fighter Moves To Bulgaria With Olympic Dream. [58] This law was modified in 1967 by the Family Protection Act that granted women more rights in divorce and made private divorces illegal. A law that gave women limited voting rights, allowing them to vote in local elections, was passed. Selected findings on 2011 Population and Housing Census. [83] The World Bank estimates women's participation in all sectors is 32% and 75% for men. [87], According to Iran-HRM, in late November 2018, a prison warden in Qarchak women prison in Varamin near Tehran attacked and bit three Dervish religious minority prisoners when they demanded the return of confiscated belongings back. [citation needed], In mid-November 2018 United Nations General Assembly's Human Rights Committee approved a resolution against Iranian government's continuous discrimination against women and limitation of freedom of thought. Danesh (1907) was the first specialized journal focusing on women's issues. The Al-KitÄb Al-Aqdas or Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Arabic: اÙÙتاب اÙØ£Ùدس) is the central book of the Baháʼà Faith written by Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the religion, in 1873. [37] Khomeini also believed that such power for women was comparable to prostitution. [4], The rights and legal status of Iranian women have changed since the early 20th century, especially during the past three systems of government. (2013). In Baha'i literature it is described as "the Mother-Book" of the Baháʼà teachings, and the "Charter of the future world civilization".[2]. [114], Despite the Iranian government anti-feminist stance, many observers have said there is an emerging feminist generation of educated young women in Iran. The Iranian Civil Code confers power on a husband to prevent his wife from taking any job found to be incompatible with the family interest or the dignity of the husband or his wife. [16] In 1973 a "Synopsis and Codification" of the book was published in English by the Universal House of Justice,[17] with 21 passages of the Aqdas that had already been translated into English by Shoghi Effendi with additional terse lists of laws and ordinances contained in the book outside of any contextual prose. [105] Amnesty International reported that in 2018, access to affordable and modern contraception for Iranian women was limited. Teheran: Iranian ministry of the Interior, p. 35", "Statistical Centre of Iran (2011). [1] Though it is the main source of Baháʼà laws and practices, much of the content deals with other matters, like foundational principles of the religion, the establishment of Baháʼà institutions, mysticism, ethics, social principles, and prophecies. During the Qajar dynasty that ruled Iran from the late 1800s to the early 20th century, women were isolated; they were not engaged in politics and their economic contribution was limited to household work. According to the judge presiding over Sotoudeh's case, she was punished for "gathering and colluding to commit crimes against national security" and "insulting the supreme leader". Ed. This means girls as young as ten can be prosecuted criminally. Women who did not wear a hijab or were deemed to be wearing "bad hijab" by having some of their hair showing faced punishments ranging from fines to imprisonment. The full authoritative English translation, along with clarifying texts from Baháʼu'lláh and detailed explanatory notes from the Universal House of Justice, was first published in 1992. [84], According to the Financial Tribune, Women constitute less than 10% of parliament members in Iran, even though "women have been overshadowing men in higher education for years. HIV/AIDS, however, has become a problem among Iranian females; the infection rate has grown more than five-fold between 2007 and 2015. As of 2006[update], more than 60% of all university students in Iran are women. [55] In September 2008, Iran's judiciary returned the tax bill to the legislative council with complaints about the polygamy and tax articles, which removed from the bill. [84] Today, there are 17 women among the 271 individuals in parliament. [2]:16, On 7 March 2019 a Grand Ayatollah Ja'far Sobhani criticized the parliament for debating a law that equalizes the "blood money" for accident victims, regardless of their sex. Others followed her to raise the status of women. [125], This article is about the status of women's rights. This is based on Article 1133 of the previous Civil Code (1928) that states: "A man can divorce his wife whenever he wishes to do so". [65] These education and social trends are increasingly viewed with alarm by the Iranian conservatives groups. [4] Khomeini believed this right was state propaganda to hide its dictatorial and fascist nature with democracy and liberalism. [76] The divide of the sexes continued at university level where most females studied arts, basic sciences, and medicine, while mostly males studied engineering, humanities, agriculture, and veterinary science. During the late 20th and early 21st centuries in Iran, women's rights have been severely restricted compared with those in most developed nations. [83], 1940s–1950s: this was the era of nationalization of Iran's oil industry and brought women further access to education and some political activism to some extent. According to the Muslim clerics, if a man sees a woman riding a bicycle, it will lead to crimes including sexual offenses, financial crimes, spiritual infidelity, and religious disobedience. [101] The Iranian government conceded to FIFA shortly thereafter and on 10 October 2019, more than 3,500 women attended a World Cup qualifier against Cambodia at Azadi Stadium,[102] although they were confined to a roped off area. [3], Baháʼu'lláh stated that the observance of the laws that he prescribed should be subject to "tact and wisdom", and that they do not cause "disturbance and dissension. It insists that divine law is applicable only in situations with requisite conditions, where it is likely to have certain social effects. Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, an Islamic studies scholar, learnt her husband Ruslan Hodorov had been having an affair when she arrived back in Australia after spending two years in an Iranian prison. Most women activists both Islamic and secular have been framing their demands within the CEDAW framework. "[86], According to the report of the Kurdistan human rights network, on November 28, 2018, guards in Khoy women prison in the northwest of Iran attacked inmate Zeynab Jalalian and confiscated her belongings. [111], In 2003, Sima Bina, the voice of Khorasan—a region in northeastern Iran—performed secular threnodies at the Théâtre du Soleil for the benefit of the "Afghanistan: one child one book" project created by the organization Open Asia. The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights and women's rights activist, further emboldened women's rights activists in Iran and fixed their relationships with Iranian feminists abroad. Iran's societal structure and the status of women began to improve after the Shah visited Turkey in 1936. Rather than a narrative, the book is written as a series of short teachings or principles. This was confirmed and amplified in other texts, notably the Kitáb-i-'Ahd. Just take a look at these top 10 dishes, along with recipes to try at home. Iranian women played a significant role in the Persian Constitutional Revolution of 1905–11. The Minister of Agriculture, however, suggested women's movement leaders set up a voting booth to voice their suggestions. "Communities in Place and Communities in Space: Globalization and Feminism in Iran." In December 2017, the Iranian government announced women would no longer be arrested for wearing a "bad hijab" in public, but those not wearing one would have to attend Islam education classes. Such methods of application of law in a religious context are, in the opinion of Roshan Danish, common in Islam and Judaism. [2]:16 According to a 2018 World Bank report, the female labor force participation rate has reached 19.8%, a marked improvement despite a wide gender gap.[10]. This can be seen as disadvantageous towards girls, who reach puberty around the age of ten whereas boys reach it around the age of fourteen. Due to the vetting power of the conservative Guardian Council, however, attempts made by the reformist deputies in the sixth Majlis to ratify CEDAW did not succeed. The History of Ancient Iran , 1984. Iran follows Islamic laws. [22] Baháʼu'lláh states that the maximum number of wives is two, but also states that having only one wife would add more tranquility to both partners. [citation needed], During the Sixth Parliament, some of Iran's strongest advocates of women's rights emerged. Surrey, UK: Curzon, 2002. The prevalence of criminality by women has increased in recent years, as have crimes related to drugs and violence. [4] Baha'is believe the Aqdas supersedes and succeeds previous revelations such as the Quran and the Bible. [4], In 2008, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's administration introduced a "family support bill" that would have allowed men to marry a second wife without his first wife's permission and put a tax on Mariyeh—which is seen by many women "as a financial safety net in the event a husband leaves the marriage and is not forced to pay alimony". [83], 1997–2005: During Khatami's rule, reforms gave women more access to the feminist press and free press. [16] Their role was both praised and encouraged by the revolutionary leader Ruhollah Khomeini, who in a speech stated: "We must not forget the activities which women performed, notably confrontations. Women played a significant role in the success of the revolution. The types of professions available to women are restricted and benefits are often denied. Though little is known about Iran's pre-Islamic history, its recorded history starts with the Achaemenid Empire in 530 B.C. Women comprised 61 percent of students enrolled in the humanities and the experimental sciences. [8], The Kitáb-i-Aqdas was completed by Baháʼu'lláh in 1873. Children of Deh Koh: Young Life in an Iranian Village , 1997. This stands in some distinction from other scriptures by not using triumphal tones as the voice of God is given to be viewed but rather one of progressive development, social context, and outright delay in application until another day. Female Genital Mutilation in Iraqi Kurdistan: description and associated factors. [21], The Kitáb-i-Aqdas is supplemented by the. [55][56], Marriage laws in Iran continue to be difficult to change permanently due to the role family plays in Islamic societies. [116], According to Howland, signing the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations, has not improved women's situation much. [8] The style combines elements of both poetry (shi'r) and rhymed prose (saj') and the text contains instances of literary devices like alliteration, assonance, repetition, onomatopoeia, juxtaposition and antithesis, metaphors, alternation of person and personification. Women were restricted to certain fields of work, such as midwifery and teaching. In 2011, depression in Iranian women was ranked first among diseases; it was ranked second in 2003. 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[62][63] In 1994, Ali Khamenei, Supreme leader of Iran, declared the percentage of female university was 33% before the Revolution but after that in 2012 it was 60%. [40], The hijab is a veil worn by Muslim women when interacting with males outside of their immediate families. [49][50], Iranian activist Shaparak Shajarizadeh was arrested three times and imprisoned twice for defying Iran's laws about compulsory hijab. Sponsored [99] According to the order of World football's governing body in November 2019, women were allowed to attend stadiums "without restrictions and in numbers determined by demand for tickets". [4], After Khomeini's death, women put pressure on the government to grant more rights to women. )[3] Divine revelation's law-making is both unconditioned in terms of the divine right to choose, and conditioned in the sense of the progress of history from one revelation to the next. [8] On 2 July, Masoumeh Ebtekar, the head of Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs announced the equalization of the "blood money" for both sexes is legal and all of the courts must observe it. Kylie Moore-Gilbert, 33, is seeking divorce from her Russian-Israeli husband Ruslan Hodorov after learning of his indiscretions, two days after her 804-day ordeal in an Iranian jail ended. They participated in large numbers in public affairs, and held important positions in journalism and in schools and associations that flourished from 1911 to 1924. Women have been banned from Tehran's Azadi soccer stadium since 1981. Before the foundation of the Islamic Republic, women were not required to wear a veil. Although the defeat of the constitutionalists (1921–25) and the consolidation of power by Reza Shah (1925–41) destroyed the women's journals and groups, the state implemented social reforms such as mass education and paid employment for women during this period. 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