63. It has been argued in the present report that violence against women in Iran is ingrained in gender inequality, which is upheld and perpetuated by two factors: (a) patriarchal values and attitudes based on male supremacy; and (b) Statepromoted institutional structure based on genderbiased, hardline interpretations of Islamic principles.
63. It has been argued in the present report that violence against women in Iran is ingrained in gender inequality, which is upheld and perpetuated by two factors: (a) patriarchal values and attitudes based on male supremacy; and (b) Statepromoted institutional structure based on genderbiased, hardline interpretations of Islamic principles.