If Iran succeeds in democratizing, it will be because of youth culture and women's rights movements. I think that's just wonderful because a) I am woman, hear me roar! Shoot dang, women bringin' down the theocracy b) I am youth, watch me rebel!
Women and youth are wearing less clothes, fighting the moral police (comité), drinking, partying, etc. Because Iran is a Islamic "democracy," the ostensible sexual rebellion (oo-er) is really a political revolution.
Sorry to geek out on you, but I really like democracy, and this semester I have been privileged enough to study the importance of youth in SEVERAL different settings and time periods. This isn't a blanket statement by any means, but youth and women play such a big role in democratization! And women's rights are a huge indicator of increased civil rights for EVERYONE. Oh my gosh, I'm looking forward to writing my final paper on this, the research is just fascinating!
Geek moment over.
3 days to TEXAS. I thought the day would never come. I already miss it in January.
Dreaming of Texas sunsets,
MJ
Hmm... looking back on this, I make some pretty general statements. Democracy in Iran won't be directly correlated to the success of youth rebellion, but the youth will play an important role. Okay, I feel better.
