THE ISSUES OF MODERN WOMEN'S PROSE OF IRAN AND THE IRANIAN DIASPORA
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https://doi.org/10.17721/1728-242X.2024.30.08Keywords:
Iranian women's prose, diaspora, censorship, identity, feminism, social and political issuesAbstract
Background. Modern prose by Iranian women in the diaspora is an important cultural phenomenon reflecting profound social changes and political conflict within the Iranian society. After the Islamic Revolution 1979, many Iranian women writers were forced to leave their homeland, which resulted in the formation of a powerful literary movement in the diaspora. Studying their works helps to understand the processes of adaptation, integration, and the preservation of cultural identity, as well as the social and political factors that influenced the writers' emigration.
Methods. The article employs historical-biographical method, feminist criticism, gender approach, literary analysis, comparative analysis, and the method of analogy. The use of these methods has allowed for a comprehensive study of the creativity and works of Iranian diaspora women writers.
Results. The research revealed that the history of modern Iranian women's prose is divided into four periods, each with its own characteristics and developmental preconditions. The main social and political factors influencing the writers' creativity include religious restrictions and women's rights limitations, censorship, discrimination, political repression, the Iran-Iraq war (1980–1988) and the Islamic Revolution (1979). The works of diaspora authors such as Dalia Sofer, Jairan Gahan, Zoya Pirzad, Marjane Satrapi, and others predominantly feature themes of censorship, discrimination, gender inequality, and the struggle for individual freedom.
Conclusіons. The study demonstrated that modern Iranian women's prose in the diaspora is an important literary trend that reflects the social and political issues of Iran through the individual experiences of each woman writer. The practical significance of the article lies in contributing to a better understanding of the internal transformations of Iranian society and the role of women in these processes, as well as in supporting intercultural dialogue and feminist initiatives.
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