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Women in Iran have taken to the streets, leading protests, burning their head scarves, and clashed with police. Today, let’s discuss why Iranian women are burning their hijabs and protesting against their government.


TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/26/why-are-iranian-women-burning-their-hijabs/


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Vocabulary List


Morality (n) – a personal or social set of standards for good or bad behaviour and character
Technology’s morality is determined by its political or social use

Hijab (n) – the head covering that some Muslim women wear when they are outside
Iranian law requires women to wear a hijab while in public

To spark (v) – to cause the start of something
The visit of the Donald Trump sparked mass demonstrations

Unrest (n) – disagreements or fighting between different groups of people
It is feared that the civil unrest in that country could lead to war

Zealot (n) – a person who has very strong opinions about something, and tries to make other people have them too
He is a religious zealot

To detain (v) – to force someone to officially stay in a place
A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning

Outage (n) – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available
The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes

Decisively (adv) – quickly, effectivley, and confidently
If they had acted more decisively, they could have saved him

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