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Iranian-American author and academic
An Iranian-American author and academic, recognized for contributions to literature and women's rights. Parsipur's work often highlights the complexities of Iranian society and women's issues. The novel 'Women Without Men' gained significant attention and was adapted into a film. Throughout a career spanning decades, her writings reflect personal and societal struggles in Iran, particularly during and after the Iranian Revolution. Living in exile, her voice remains influential in discussions of gender and culture in the Middle East.
Authored 'Women Without Men'
Contributed to women's rights discourse
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