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Devoid of B52s

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Devoid of B52s, Irish women have other ways to fight sexist religious oppression…

The presence of women seemed to infuriate everybody. Iranian newspapers had angrily attacked the move and called for demonstrations. The conservative Jomhuri-Eslami newspaper said the presence of Irish women at the match might prompt ‘fierce reactions’ from influential clerics. Once inside, we were constantly harried by officials and Iranian supporters alike, who watched like hawks for any sign of aberrant behaviour. One woman let her veil fall momentarily, another unbuttoned her long coat.
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Rebellious fans taunted some women by making obscene gestures, acts which could result in imprisonment or a lashing. An experienced Irish female photographer started sobbing as the abuse became more hysterical.

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