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Express Yourself Through Dancing in Iran
02:03 - 07:00 (04:56)
Dancing is a form of rebellion for women in Iran where it is illegal for them to dance in public. Iranian women are known to be strong and badass despite the restrictions on their rights.
Clips
In this episode, Reza Aslan and Jessica Jackley discuss the recent protests in Iran, sparked by the death of Masa Amini while in custody of the morality police for not wearing her hijab properly, and provide context on the role of morality police in Iran.
02:03 - 03:16 (01:12)
Summary
In this episode, Reza Aslan and Jessica Jackley discuss the recent protests in Iran, sparked by the death of Masa Amini while in custody of the morality police for not wearing her hijab properly, and provide context on the role of morality police in Iran.
ChapterExpress Yourself Through Dancing in Iran
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The morality police in Iran ensure that people follow strict dress codes and prevent any interaction deemed inappropriate.
03:16 - 04:20 (01:04)
Summary
The morality police in Iran ensure that people follow strict dress codes and prevent any interaction deemed inappropriate. They have been around for 40 years and can be intrusive in everyday life.
ChapterExpress Yourself Through Dancing in Iran
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Dancing serves as a literal form of rebellion in Iran since it is illegal for women to dance in public, where expressing oneself through clothing and dance is a baseline for asserting rights.
04:20 - 07:00 (02:39)
Summary
Dancing serves as a literal form of rebellion in Iran since it is illegal for women to dance in public, where expressing oneself through clothing and dance is a baseline for asserting rights. Iranian women are considered as badasses by nature, and it is easy to misinterpret their actions from an outside perspective.