THE UNVEILING OF THE FIRST IRANIAN WOMAN, TÁHIRIH QURRATU'L- `AYN, IN THE MID-19TH CENTURY
Abstract
Táhirih Qurrat al-ʿAyn (1814–1852) was the first woman in the mid-19th century in Iran who asserted her voice in the
patriarchal society. She advocated for gender equality boldly, publicly challenged social norms, and fought for women’s
rights. Tahirih emerged within the Bahá'í Faith and, with her powerful and impactful poetry during the time of social and
political upheaval, dismantled traditional gender rules. This paper contextualizes and examines her influence within the
social and political landscape of her time and examines her influence on the early feminist movement in Iran and her
lasting impact on the discussion surrounding gender equality. The unveiling of Táhirih Qurrat al-ʿAyn represents not just
a personal act of defiance but a significant moment in the broader struggle for women's rights, symbolizing the enduring
quest for emancipation and equality in the face of oppression. By analyzing her writings and the historical circumstances
that cultivated her activities, this paper seeks to reveal the complexities of Táhirih’s legacy and her significance in both
Iranian and global feminist thought
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