The arbitrary exercise of power makes the task of navigating life outside of the home environment immensely difficult for Iranian women. People wearing identical clothing can variably experience very different treatments, as the "morality police" is given absolute authority in public spaces. In addition to that, shame is regularly used as a powerful tool to beat people into submission.
Read the real experience of Haniyeh and her friend who despite wearing the same uniform, suffer different kinds of horrendous treatment.
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