La paura ha il colore di un Suv. Voci di donne iraniane

Abstract

From restricted freedoms to enforced dress codes and abuses by the “morality police”, Iranian women face a multitude of pressures that restrict their access to public space, stifle their personal and professional ambitions and instil fear in their every-day life. The fear of repercussions for seeking basic rights, the constant surveillance over their lives and the threat of punitive measures for non-conformity lead to a pervasive sense of insecurity and uncertainty about the future and to forms of self-censoring that persist even after leaving Iran. After a brief contextual analysis, the article delves into the lived experiences of these women, highlighting their voices and stories. Through a series of interviews of Iranian women, most of whom left their country in the last few years and currently reside in Europe, we explore the fears that shape their reality, thus gaining insight also into the broader socio-political issues at play in contemporary Iran.