Zahra Eshraghi
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Early life and education
Eshraghi was born in 1964. She is the granddaughter of Ayatollah Khomeini.[1] She is a philosophy graduate.[2]
Views
Zahra Eshraghi wants the wearing of headscarves to no longer be compulsory. She believes that: "Our (Iran's) constitution still says that the man is the boss and the woman is a loyal wife who sacrifices herself for her family. But society here has changed, especially in the last 10 years. If my grandfather were here now, I am sure he would have had very different ideas."[3]
She also stated "The constitution my grandfather approved says that only a man can be president... We would like to change the wording from 'man' to 'anyone'. But discrimination here is not just in the constitution. As a woman, if I want to get a passport to leave the country, have surgery, even breathe almost, I must have permission from my husband."[3]
Personal life
In 1983, Eshraghi married Mohammad-Reza Khatami, former head of the Islamic Iran Participation Front, the main reformist party in Iran and younger brother of former president Mohammad Khatami.[4] They have two children, a daughter, Fatemeh, and a son, Ali.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Politics
In 2004, Eshraghi was blocked from running for parliament by the Guardian council, which vets the parliamentary candidates.[5][6]
See also
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