Iranian women have a larger part than men in this Movement and Revolution.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women played a bigger role than men in the Iranian Movement and Revolution.
- In plain terms
- Women contributed more than men to the revolution.
- What can you take from it?
- Women are essential to social and political movements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do women impact historical movements?
- Why is representation important in social change?
Another view
Quantifying contribution by gender can overlook individual roles.
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I observe a wonderous change in the community of women, far beyond that of men.
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