History Internal Assessment: To what extent did Táhirih's removing of her veil in 1848 act as a catalyst for the emancipation of women?

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A. Plan of the investigation. In Persia of 1848, Táhirih took off her veil in the presence of an assemblage of religious leaders of her time in contradiction to the customs and authorities of the land. The aim of this investigation is to examine the significance of this event within the context of the position of women in Persian society at the time and its effect in acting as a catalyst for the …

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