Protest In Iran Women Rights, Genesis, Implications, And Possible Scenarios

Abstract

Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman was killed in the fall of 2022 and since then, the government has been the target of widespread protests around the nation. The Iranian Morality Police beat and killed Masha Amini while she was being held by the police on September 16, 2022, for failing to adhere to the advised clothing code (Hijab). Because of that murder, anti-government protests have spread across the nation in which not only women but males and other economically struggling groups such as students, workers, and even the wealthy have also joined the protest. The state of women's rights in Iran will be the main topic of this study. It will also examine the nation's socio-economic circumstances, which have been becoming worse every day. Additionally, the ongoing research will clarify the origin of Morality police which has implemented the Hijab law. At the same time, this study will articulate as to how the current waves of protests are different from the previous movements. Finally yet importantly, this current inquisition will analyze the implications of the ongoing movement with special focus as to will this movement be succeeded in toppling the authoritarian regime along with the possible scenarios in future?