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Stealthy Displays of Freedom in Iran - Women Are Ditching Their Headscarves on Facebook

Headscarves, hijabs, chadors, niqabs, burkas, you name it - In the West they're a hot topic representing freedom and faith to some while they're seen as a sign of oppression by others. In the Middle East they're everywhere, it seems. Covering the body in proper Islamic fashion is mandatory in countries like Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and Iran. Interpretations vary across the board, however roughly speaking this means that women wear loose-fitting non-see through clothing with only hands and face showing (some include feet, some don't) and the neck, head and hair covered.

Some Iranian women have recently turned to Facebook to express their dissatisfaction with the mandatory head- and hair covering. A Facebook post by Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad started the movement, as reported by Vocativ (found through George Takei's Facebook page ) which has attracted quite a following and a lot of talk since. Iranian women are posting photos of themselves with uncovered heads on Facebook and other social media.

Sounds like a very interesting movement to follow and one that I - as a woman and a feminist - want to hear more from.  

Be sure to check out Masih Alinejad's Facebook post and the hashtag #آزادی‌یواشکی (translation: #stealthfreedom)

Source : The Great Unveiling: Iranian Women Are Ditching Their Headscarves on Facebook, Vocativ
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