Violence against women is always talked about and how much they endure difficulties and abnormalities. Is this really the case? Are these really only women’s problems? What is the role of men? Are women’s problems not men’s problems? Why do we automatically think of “gender inequality” as “inequality against women” and not “inequality against men”? […]...

It may seem foolish to be optimistic about International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25th. The World Health Organization emphasizes that one in three women is subjected to violence by their male partners. A recent study by the United Nations in six Asian countries shows that one in four men […]...

Since the time when in Iran, the traditional schools gave way to modern schools and the clergy, who were the administrators of these centers, lost one of their important bases and intellectuals became their successors in the educational institutions, a historical conflict between the seminaries and modernism and the university as a modern institution began. […]...

It seems that the main dividing point in dealing with sexual issues in different cultures around the world is the circle of legitimacy of these relationships. While in some societies, consensual same-sex relationships are protected and considered legitimate as citizens’ rights, in others, lawmakers do not accept even consensual heterosexual relationships. In Iran, like many […]...

Throughout human history, from the feudal era to the industrial age and the emergence of new indicators in human life and major changes in the way of production, the role of humans has also changed. In the modern world, men are no longer the only force in the labor market, and the position and role […]...

Basically, the position of women in Iran is only based on their gender and has been shaped by discriminatory laws imposed by the ruling authorities. They face extensive political, social, and economic limitations and deprivations, leading to a suffocating life. The freedom of dress for women has been taken away and replaced with mandatory hijab. […]...

Violence based on gender is considered one of the main violations of women’s rights and human rights. Violence against women violates their right to freedom and basic tranquility. This type of violation of human rights refers to any act of violence that results in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering for women. Women and […]...

The women’s movement in Iran refers to the social movement of Iranian women in various spheres, striving to obtain women’s rights and eliminate the subordinate position of women. This phenomenon can be seen during the years 1289 to 1311. Social movements are formed by dissatisfied groups with the current situation, challenging the existing social order […]...

The first rumors about the new law began to spread when Reza Shah was influenced by the democratic reforms in Afghanistan and Amanullah Khan and Queen Soraya of Afghanistan came to Iran in 1929. The Queen of Afghanistan was unveiled and caused controversy among Iranian clerics. They asked Reza Shah to force the Queen of […]...

During the early years of the revolution (in France), Mary was the symbol of the republic. Eventually, the imaginary image of Hercules replaced Mary, with Hercules representing the reconstruction and re-imaging of the government in a masculine form, a concept that still carried signs of domination. Rapid transformation and extensive political changes are important characteristics […]...

In the past few years, especially after the end of the Iran-Iraq war, the Islamic Republic has always been faced with the problem of youth rebellion and disobedience. It has consistently denied the existence of this deep social problem. Why? The simple reason is that the rebellion and disobedience of the youth is the best […]...

On February 5, 1979, Kayhan newspaper published the following headline: “Women must go to offices with hijab.” In fact, it had only been a month since the victory of the 1357 Revolution when Ayatollah Khomeini, in a speech at the Refah School, criticized the government of Engineer Bazargan for not being revolutionary enough and said: […]...