Women Rights
Discrimination against women and the issue of self-alienation / Mohammad Shabani
The following note is only an attempt to emphasize a specific type of examination of gender discrimination against women in the workplace and occupational environments. Although it may seem insignificant for you to acknowledge any type of discrimination against women, do not speak of the systematic patriarchal discrimination that is prevalent in all spheres. However, […]...
Read MoreThe experience of violence against women during natural childbirth / Saba Alaleh
At first, it is necessary to understand the concept of violence and its psychological aspect correctly, and alongside its definition, to recognize its various types in order to be able to place our chosen model and subject in its specific category. Because from a psychological perspective, it is very important to categorize topics; as all […]...
Read More“Violence against women in work and home environments/ Frank Chalak”
In the definition of violence, it can be said that it is a general set of behaviors that one person performs towards another person, which causes various damages including physical, psychological, and sexual damages, and is caused by multiple cultural, social, and economic factors. Given the special conditions of the patriarchal culture, severe economic problems, […]...
Read MoreEconomic violence against women/ Azad Mohammadi
Economic violence includes creating or attempting to create financial dependence on a person by controlling their financial resources, preventing access to money, income discrimination, etc. Work can be defined as performing tasks that involve mental and physical effort and its goal is to produce goods and services that meet human needs. Domestic violence against women […]...
Read MoreWhat is the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign? / Elaheh Amani
In 2021, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is the theme of the year. In 1991, 25 women from northern and southern countries launched this campaign. This movement has been one of the most sustainable and successful civil campaigns against gender-based violence in the world, and over the past 30 years, more than […]...
Read MoreBook Introduction: “Zanane Zar Khareed” (Women of the Golden Horde) Examining the Status of Concubines in Iran; From Taheriyans to Mongols/ Sharif Hassan Zadeh
Throughout the history of Iran, from ancient times to the early 14th century AH, slaves (slaves, concubines, and eunuchs) were considered as part of Iranian society and were used in various social, economic, political, and military fields. From the end of the first century AH onwards, with the expansion of Muslim conquests in regions such […]...
Read MoreNotes on the Economic-Social Burden of Violence Against Women / Elaheh Amani
Gender-based violence or violence against women is a global pandemic that affects one in three women throughout their lifetime from childhood to old age. The direct, indirect, visible, and hidden harms of violence against women and girls, and finding solutions to assess and combat it, have been brought to the forefront of human rights discussions […]...
Read More“Water crisis on women’s shoulders / Goddess of Safety”
For women, the water crisis is a personal issue. This is because girls and women are primarily responsible for obtaining clean drinking water, preparing food, and maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of their families on a global level. Women and girls face numerous risks in obtaining water; they must travel long distances, are at risk […]...
Read MoreMonireh Arabshahi in conversation with Reza Ekvanian: The nature of humans shows a negative reaction in the face of limitations.
Minireh Arabshahi is a civil activist and one of the opponents of mandatory hijab in Iran. She was previously a radio health program host for two years and also worked as a radio playwright during that time. This civil activist has also been active as a reporter in social programs focusing on child labor. Prior […]...
Read MoreFeminization of Agricultural Labor; Characteristics and Challenges/Elham Amani
The world of the 21st century is still grappling with the long-standing challenges. In today’s world, poverty is not only a feminine face, but the rapid pace of development has also made rural areas in many countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America feminine as well. The highest number of women who are economically active […]...
Read MoreWomen farmers in an exhausting and unequal equation/Jeinam Mohammadi
Among the 11 million rural and nomadic women in the population of Iran, women make up more than 46% of the agricultural workforce. This article examines the status and challenges of women in agriculture, their contribution to the agricultural sector, the resources and support available or unavailable to them, and proposed solutions for their problems […]...
Read MoreSociology of Women’s Mental Health / Elaheh Amani
Sociological and psychological approaches to mental health are fundamentally different. While psychological and biological perspectives focus on personal characteristics and brain features, sociologists emphasize the impact of social conditions on mental health and psychiatric disorders. The distinct emphasis of sociological approaches is on how processes such as life, social conditions, social roles, social structures, and […]...
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