Crossing the Red Line: The Struggle for Human Rights in Iran

by Mihrangiz Kar

This book chronicles the life of a woman in Iran - a leading feminist activist and human rights lawyer - under the monarchical and Islamic regimes. From such unique perspective, Mehrangiz Kar ties together micro and macro histories to provide a feminist, intellectual, and political portrait of Iran during the 1960s and after. The volume deserves to be read by both generalists and specialists on Islamic law and revolutionary change in Iran.

Genres: Iran

213 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2006

Reviews

[Bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is the author’s memoir. It shows the struggle for human rights in Iran and corruption in its justice system.The story of brave women fighting to obtain their basic human rights.

[Deva · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the books my company helped to publish. I started reading it one day and made my boss give me a copy. I thought I knew a lot about women's issues and Islam but Kar has really educated me. Her first person account of growing up female in Iran under the Shah and Islamic regimes is harrowing.
It's a must read for anyone who wants to understand Islamic fascism and for everyone who thinks the battle against female slavery is won. It scares me to think what kind of world we could find ourselves in should religious leaders (of any persuasion) be allowed to rule.