INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- The narrative of the Islamic revolution regarding the new identity of Iranian women, along with the capitalist system's narrative
about women, has become a site for a full-scale ideological and cultural battle more than ever before
The recent story of Mahsa Amini's death and the controversy surrounding it in Iran has revealed this battle in all its intensity.The
courageous Iranian Muslim woman aims to create a new and more realistic model for Iranian women, distinct from the two common models
The first model is the western capitalist narrative of women, which has turned them into objects of enjoyment, abuse, and inhumane and
objectifying exploitation
The second type is the narrative of the isolated and passive eastern woman, who has been sidelined and has had no role in history making.The
third model is the Iranian Muslim woman's narrative, which seeks to present a new identity of women based on the values of the Quran and
Iranian Muslim women have opened a new chapter in the history of women globally and have shown that it is possible to be a woman, be modest,
veiled, and honorable while also being at the forefront of political and social activities
They have proven that it is possible to maintain a clean family stronghold and make new and great achievements in the political and social
arena.After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iranian Muslim women were able to excel in various fields, including education and science, and
benefited from the right to education as one of their important human rights
The right of women to higher education in the Islamic Republic of Iran is considered a natural and innate right of every human being, and
accordingly, in the religion of Islam, which is the basis of legislation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, this important right is recognized
equally for women and men.As a result of these measures, the share of Iranian female students in the country's public universities has
reached 56%, and the number of female faculty members has exceeded 3.33%
Additionally, the share of female faculty members in medical science universities has reached 34%, while the share of female specialist
doctors has increased to 40%, and the number of female authors and publishers has also risen to more than 9500 and 840, respectively
These successes are just a part of the realization of the ideals of the Islamic revolution, which should be highlighted.According to the
leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, respecting women means that women should be given the time to use the excellent and highlighted
powers and faculties that God Almighty has placed in every human being - including the special faculty of women - to be able to emerge and
majors in various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and services
Among them are mechanics, computer sciences, electronics, IT, ICT, etc
women have won 3,302 medals at recent international sports events, having access to 16,111 gyms
In Islam, men and women are considered completely equal as human beings
According to the leaders and thinkers of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, respecting women means giving them the time to flourish and use the
excellent faculties that God has placed in them
This view is derived from the Quran and Islam
Islam views men and women equally, regardless of gender, in their pursuit of developing their talents
Ayatollah Khamenei states that Islam's perspective on gender is secondary and that the primary viewpoint is that of humanity
Gender does not play a role in the major human issues related to humans, and there is no difference between men and women in this regard
Gender is a secondary and temporary matter that gains meaning in the functions of life, but it has no effect on the fundamental course of
Ayatollah Khamenei has always criticized the Western perspective on women, believing that the Western tradition and capitalist system have
misunderstood women and failed to uphold women's human rights
Unfortunately, this misconception has become a common coin in the world, leading to misguided and harmful actions
He also considers the notion that women are no different from men and should strive for gender equality as fundamentally wrong
He states that Islam's view of men and women is that of humankind
There is no difference in terms of humanity, spiritual growth, intellectual and scientific talents, except for different formats for
different job classes, and same duties.In this regard, the question arises as to whether it is a service to remove the two genders from
their unique positions and reduce them to a mere entity in a special area
This is what the Westerners are doing.Ayatollah Khamenei believes that in Islamic thought and the Qur'anic view, women, with their feminine
strengths which Almighty God has endowed them with, can play an exceptional role in society
This is due to their deep faith, stability, modesty, and chastity which illuminates the space around them
No man can play such a role
Like a firm mountain of faith, at the same time like a bubbling spring of affection, love, and feminine feelings, they quench the thirsty
and needy with the fountain of their patience and affection
Humans can be nurtured in such a blessed embrace
If women with these characteristics did not exist in the world, humanity would have no meaning
This is the meaning of the value and identity of a woman, something that the petrified brains of the Westerners cannot comprehend.
