"The Iranian First Lady's Stand Against Compulsory Headscarf Rules"

Jamileh Alamolhoda, the wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, defended Iran's mandatory hijab laws and crackdown on protests during an interview with NPR. She argued that many Iranian women support the head coverings and that traditional feminist movements are not helpful to women who prioritize their roles as wives and mothers. Alamolhoda claimed that Iranian women who rebelled against the dress code were influenced by Western culture and advocated for a more traditional focus on family. However, many Iranian women have become more educated and connected to the wider world, leading some to demand the choice to dress and act differently. The dress code remains important to the government as it is seen as crucial to maintaining the revolution's ideals.