Information about Iranian Women.

Women are an important part of society in Iran, but there are some problems with gender inequality and women's rights. In Iran, women's lifestyles, rights and social roles are determined depending on the religious and cultural norms of the government and society. In Iran, women are strictly controlled by laws and social norms. Women must dress in accordance with sharia law and Islamic culture. Women must wear the hijab, a headscarf, to cover their heads and may use the chador, a coat that completely covers their bodies. Women who violate these dress codes may face penalties such as social ostracism and imprisonment. Women's right to education is important in Iran and they have the opportunity to attend university. Although women in Iran have equal rights with men, they may face limitations in some professions and social activities. For example, women cannot participate in the same sporting events as men and may be paid less than men in some jobs. Women's political rights are also limited in Iran. Women have the right to vote and be elected at local and national levels, but women's representation in political leadership positions is quite low. While women are represented to a limited extent in the legislative body, they are less represented in the judicial body. Women's rights advocates are sometimes subject to repression in Iran and may be arrested by the government. Women's rights activists struggle to defend women's rights and raise awareness about gender inequality in society. In recent years, some progress has been made on women's rights in Iran. For example, some easing of the headscarf requirement has been made, and women's participation in social and cultural events has increased. However, further progress is needed on gender inequality and women's rights.