Status of Women Deteriorated Post-Iranian Revolution

The Iranian women's rights movement has its roots in the early 20th century, gaining momentum after the Iranian Constitutional Revolution. The publication of the first women's journal in 1910 marked a significant step in advocating for women's rights in Iran. However, the landscape for women changed drastically following the Iranian Revolution. The revolution, which aimed to establish an Islamic Republic, led to a significant regression in the rights and freedoms that women had begun to enjoy. Laws that had previously supported women's rights were repealed or altered, resulting in increased restrictions on their social, political, and economic participation. Women faced limitations in areas such as education, employment, and personal freedoms, which were justified under the guise of Islamic principles. This shift not only affected women's legal status but also their societal roles, as traditional norms were reinforced and promoted by the new regime.