Mahdavi, Pardis

Passionate Uprisings: Iran's Sexual Revolution

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ISBN 13:
9780804758574
author:
Mahdavi, Pardis
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Stanford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
344
Dimensions:
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.96 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£18.05

Description

In present-day Iran, the stakes of partying and having sex are high. Drinking and dancing can lead to arrest by the morality police, with punishments ranging from 70 lashes to public execution. Yet, despite these risks, Iranian youth continue to meet, date, and engage in sex, often as a means of expressing themselves and making social and political statements. Pardis Mahdavi's book offers a unique insight into the lives of Iranian youth, who are using their bodies to challenge the status quo. With unprecedented access, Mahdavi tells the stories of young people's quests for sexual freedom, political reform, and a better future. However, this revolution also comes with significant consequences, including increased rates of abortion, HIV/AIDS, and mental health issues. This book provides a fascinating look at a society that is poorly understood by many in the West. Mahdavi's narrative offers an invaluable insight into the real lives of much of Iran's population, highlighting the complexities and challenges of their experiences.

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