EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN

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Mona 19
by Mona 19
21-Feb-2008
 


Now, after centuries of silence, women have found their voices and are themselves becoming vehicles for the changes and advancements of the world.

It is quite a wonder to discover that the first Women's Rights Martyr was not even a westerner. She was from Iran, a country still known for its oppression of women. Her name was Tahirih (The Pure One) or Quarratu'l-Ayn. (Solace of the Eyes)

Tahirih was an early promoter of women’s rights and sacrificed her life rather than give up her beliefs. Born as Fatimih brarghani into a prominent clerical family in 1814, Tahirih was an exceptional woman for her time and place, attaining a high level of education and winning a considerable reputation for her scholarship and poetry.

Although many in the west believe the modern movement for women ‘s rights began in the USA that same year, thoughtful historians also recognized Tahirih as among the earliest of the suffragettes. Intrepid and outspoken, she did not allow the social dictates of her society to held her back from reaching her potential. In her deeds, she openly proclaimed the equality of men and women, at one point boldly stripping off her veil in public. A woman appearing unveiled, especially in context of the time and country in which she lived, was perceived as a sign of promiscuity and a grave transgression against the clergy and even God Himself. At that time, women in Iran were considered less than second-class citizens, unable to own property, vote or even expect to receive much of an education.

She paid a terrible price for her courageous acts. Her husband, who objected to her beliefs, imprisoned her for some time and when she escaped she was forced to leave her children behind, never to see them again.

Tahirih was martyred for her beliefs in 1852, just four years after the First Women's rights Convention, which was held in Seneca Falls, New York .

Her last words offered a stirring vision of the future: "You can kill me as soon as you like, but you cannot stop the EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN."

With Loving Greetings,

Mona

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EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN without DORIS LESSING?

by Faribors Maleknasri M.D. (not verified) on Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:36 PM PST

Borned in Iran, won Nobel preis, but her name is not mentioned. other day i had just read about this "nobel" Lady and I was at once interessted to know more about her. In the following i give a few words about her, please acknowledge:
Lessing receives Nobel Prize in London.
Doris Lessing has received her Noble Prize for Literature in London, having been unable to attend the official ceremony in Stockholm.

The 88-year-old laureate couldn't make it to Nobel prize-giving ceremony Dec. 10 in Sweden due to health problems.

Swedish Ambassador to London Staffan Carlsson gave her the 10 million kronor ($1.5 million) award at a champagne reception held by Lessing's publisher HarperCollins.

Carlsson called Lessing "forever young and wise, old and rebellious . . . the least ingratiating of writers."

Born in Iran's Kermanshah and raised in Zimbabwe, Lessing drew on her experiences in colonial Africa for her first novel, 'The Grass is Singing', published in 1950.

However her most influential book is probably 'The Golden Notebook', published in 1962 and considered a feminist classic. Wants any body get the book volutarily, work it through and refer about the contents in the "IRANIAN"? Greeting


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Mona 19

Dear Iranian Feminist

by Mona 19 on Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:04 PM PST

I write it for my sister, mother, aunt,cousin,... WHO ARE NOT Moteaseb like you.

My dear one there are other articles, Simply skip this one and go to other blogs.

YOU don't Have to read My Blog.

 

Have a lovely Day

Mona :)


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Another feather in her cap

by sz (not verified) on Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:56 AM PST

Very illuminating and nicely conveyed piece, wish you had made a mention of her modus operandi. The fact that she and others correctly identified the impediment, the prevailing religion, and went after it with gusto is another feather in her cap.


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Another feather in her cap

by sz (not verified) on Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:56 AM PST

Very illuminating and nicely conveyed piece, wish you had made a mention of her modus operandi. The fact that she and others correctly identified the impediment, the prevailing religion, and went after it with gusto is another feather in her cap.


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Women's interests or Bahaism interests?

by Iranian Feminist (not verified) on Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:41 AM PST

Dear "Mona19",

Iranian women have this suspicion that you and another poster "Tahirih" are more interested in doing propaganda for the patriarchal religion of Bahaism than defending the women's rights. I believe that if you are truely interested in "women's emancipation", you need to stop doing missionary work on this website. Intelligent people get turned off by your constant propaganda work.

Best,

Iranian Feminist


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Mona 19

طاهره قرة العين

Mona 19
Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:31 AM PST

در ره عشقت ای صنم شیفته بلامنم
چند مغایرت کنی با غمت اشنا منم
پرده بروی بسته زلف بهم شکسته
از همه خلق رسته از همگان جدا منم
شیر توئی شکر توئی شاخه توئی ثمر توئی
نور توئی تتق توئی ماه توئی افق توئی
خوان مرا قنق توئی شاخه هندوا منم
نخل توئی رطب توئی لعبت نوش لب توئی
کعبه توئی صنم توئی دیرتوئی حرم توئی
دلبر محترم توئی عاشق بینوا منم
شاهد شوخ دلبراگفت بسوی من بیا
چون بتو متصل شدم بیحد و انتها منم
طاهره خاکپای تو مست می لقای تو
منتظر عطای تو معترف خطا منم


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