Iran - What's it like for women living in Iran?

A disturbing report from the BBC no less!

Here's one Iranian woman's thoughts on freedom and democracy.

"I have read about democracy, freedom of religion and freedom of expression in other countries and would like us to have the same in Iran."

On women's rights.

In reality, equality of men and women does not exist in Iran. For example, the government doesn't allow a young woman to go abroad and continue with her education unless she is married.

We cannot become judges. Even if women become members of parliament, they can not talk about women's concerns - and remember these are women who are working close to the establishment! [...]

But today we have lost many of our rights. For example, if a woman is killed, her blood money is half of what they pay for a man.

Or in the court of law two women witnesses are equal to one man.

The law, with regards to most issues, supports men. Men rule Iran.

Not a pretty picture.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------