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Despite Iran’s efforts to block Internet, technology has helped fuel outrage

Por: The Boston Globe World September 30, 2022

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In the physical world, Iran’s authoritarian leaders answer to no one. They try, but often fail, to keep Iranians away from Western entertainment and news. Thanks to their rules, women are required to shroud their hair with headscarves, their bodies with loose clothing.On the Internet, Iranians are often able to slip those bonds.They squeal over the Korean boy band BTS and actor Timothée Chalamet. They post Instagram selfies: no headscarf,... + full article



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