All over the world, people are protesting for the rights of women in Iran. This outcry was sparked by the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last month after she was attained by the Iranian morality police for what they deemed improper attire.
Amini was detained because she had refused to abide by the country’s strict modesty laws which require women to wear hijabs in all public places, according to CNN. Amini’s death exemplifies a long battle over one of the country’s most significant political issues. The government has been facing pressure to change the policy since July after social media videos circulated showing a turning point for women refusing to follow the strict morality laws.
Sophomore Murad Mirza believes the protests aren’t only against wearing the hijab, but fighting the oppressive government that installed these policies.
“People who don’t have knowledge about Islam might not understand this, but Islam doesn’t require women to wear hjabs and not all the protesters ar...
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