The Hijab's Grip on Iran: A Changing Landscape The past four years have been marked by a seismic shift in Iranian society, with the death of Mahsa "Jina" Amini serving as a catalyst for widespread protests.
Amini, a 22 year old Kurdish woman, was detained by the morality police for not wearing her headscarf correctly.
The incident sparked demonstrations across Iran, calling for greater freedoms for women and Iranians in general.