01 Cultural Point of View

During the time period in Iran when the story is told, women were stereotyped and controlled by societal norms that were not only reinforced by the government, but also the people around them as well.

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As a Muslim myself, I have some amount of familiarity with the reasons and religious purposes of the veil. I think that regardless of what the government, me, or you believe in, people should be free to make their own choices and religious decisions. After all, if you’re being forced into something, your beliefs aren't even yours at all, but rather those of someone else.