Being a Woman is Not a Tool for Humiliation or Punishment

If ever you forget where in the world the greatest threats to liberty and gender equality can be found, remember this item about Iran:

After an Iranian judge ordered men from feuding families to publicly dress as women as punishment, men across the country and even the region have been putting on dresses to show that being a woman is not a source of shame.  Following the April 15 ruling in the town of Marivan in Iranian Kurdistan, public protests were reportedly held in Iran, and men began posting images of themselves online in women’s clothes. The slogan of the campaign reads: “Being a woman is not a tool for humiliation or punishment.”

These protesters in Iran are potentially risking their lives by dressing as women.  They have a Facebook page cataloging photos of their defiance.  Here’s a sample:

(Hat Tip: Bob Costrell)

3 Responses to Being a Woman is Not a Tool for Humiliation or Punishment

  1. Greg Forster's avatar Greg Forster says:

    That guy with his fists raised is saying, “Move over, Fasi Zaka!”

    Iranian dissent is getting bolder. When people aren’t afraid of you, you’ve already lost the dictator game; the only question left is how many seconds remain on the clock. Don’t put any long bets on the mullahs.

  2. I sure hope you are right, Greg.

  3. MatthewLadner's avatar MatthewLadner says:

    Tom Hanks, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman jokes commencing in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1….

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