The Stolen Revolution Part 1 of 2 … Iranian Women of 1979

Iranian women were at the forefront of the revolution. But after the Shah was deposed and Ayatollah Khomeini returned to the country, the new regime turned against them and everything they had fought for. CBC Radio producer Donya Ziaee, interviewed three participants about their thoughts and actions in that time. Her one-hour documentary, first broadcast on “Ideas,” forms a two-part series for WINGS. Host(s): Donya Ziaee

The Stolen Revolution Part 2 of 2 … Iranian Women of 1979 – and Today

After the revolution of 1979, fundamentalist religious forces took over leadership of Iran. Women initially fought off the decree of mandatory veiling, organizing a large national women’s union – but within two years it was too dangerous to go on. Nevertheless, Iranian women are more aware of feminism than ever and have continued to resist however they can until today. Host(s): Paul Kennedy, Donya Ziaee

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