Panel II

Everyday Resistance, Micropolitics and Solidarity

Even when deprived of their civic and political rights, people do not cease to develop new methods of resistance against the ideological and suppressive discourses of power. In particular, the role of youth and Iranian women has been the most essential in this struggle. To illustrate the many aspects and continuation of resistance, both inside and outside Iran, the second panel discussed several recent examples. The panel began with an introduction by Arien Mack about Kian Tajbaksh, to whom this conference was dedicated and ended with a film by Shirin Neshat.

Arien Mack: Introduction about Kian Tajbakhsh,
followed by Jeffrey Goldfarb’s introduction of Panel II.

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Sheida Jafari: The Underground Culture of Iran and Resistance.

Nader Hashemi (University of Denver): The Clerics’ Divide and the Role of Religion in the Contemporary Struggle for Democracy in Iran

Bitta Mostofi (Lawyer and Activist):
The Rhythm of Marching Feet: How Solidarity Can Work

Questions and Answers Panel II

Panel II will ended with a film by Shirin Neshat entitled “The Last Word”. This video can occasionally be seen at art exhibitions around the world. For those who are interested in Forough Farrokhzad’s poem, used in Neshat’s film, please click here.