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Women and the Iranian Revolution

16/02/2014

BBC World Service - Witness History, Women and the Iranian Revolution

In February 1979, Iran was undergoing a revolution which would lead to an Islamic state.

In February 1979, Iran was undergoing a revolution which would lead to an Islamic state. But for many Iranian women, the outcome wasn't what they had fought for.

In February 1979 Iran was undergoing a popular revolution. Liberals had joined forces with Islamic believers and taken to the streets. But what happened next would disappoint many of the people who had welcomed the end of the Shah's rule - particularly the women.

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