Iranian sociologists talk of a “paradigm shift” in Iranian society and an out-of-touch regime that has not just failed to meet the needs of the people but has implemented policies—like increased enforcement of hijab—that harm Iranians. The fearlessness of Iran’s Generation Z has been frequently remarked upon. Many young Iranians now feel they have little to lose and, seeing no future in the Islamic Republic, demand its replacement with a secular democracy. Read More.
