Feminine “Ta’zieh”: breaking the strict masculine wall by Iranian women in the Qajar Dynasty

During the Qajar dynasty (1779–1955), Ta’zieh – the epic performance of religious narratives – presented a historical opportunity for Iranian women to transcend patriarchal structures and expand their societal roles through engagement with religious myths. This article explores how Ta’zieh enabled...

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Main Authors: Ehsan Zivaralam, Yassaman Khajehi
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Language:English
Published: Milano University Press 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/aoqu/article/view/27697
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description During the Qajar dynasty (1779–1955), Ta’zieh – the epic performance of religious narratives – presented a historical opportunity for Iranian women to transcend patriarchal structures and expand their societal roles through engagement with religious myths. This article explores how Ta’zieh enabled the formation of a unique female identity, demonstrating how women utilized religious frameworks to challenge and overcome restrictions by participating in these epic performances. The focus is on key indicators that facilitated women’s entry into theater and the broader impact these efforts had on their lives.
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Feminine “Ta’zieh”: breaking the strict masculine wall by Iranian women in the Qajar Dynasty
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Qajar dynasty
Epic
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Women's movements
title Feminine “Ta’zieh”: breaking the strict masculine wall by Iranian women in the Qajar Dynasty
title_full Feminine “Ta’zieh”: breaking the strict masculine wall by Iranian women in the Qajar Dynasty
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title_short Feminine “Ta’zieh”: breaking the strict masculine wall by Iranian women in the Qajar Dynasty
title_sort feminine ta zieh breaking the strict masculine wall by iranian women in the qajar dynasty
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Ta'zieh
Qajar dynasty
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Feminine
Women's movements
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