Good for them, Saudi Arabia went through a similar process before. Though the more serious issue is the economy due to the sanctions. If the economy improves the society as a whole should become less conservative and reactive.

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

i think its scary that human rights are worth less than 'the economy'.

repulsive.

[–] PanArab@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you misunderstood my comment or I’m misunderstanding yours.

Iran’s economy has suffered from sanctions and embargoes. But I don’t think you are arguing against this point. Are you perhaps arguing against the role of socioeconomic and material conditions in culture?

All I’m saying is that it will be easier for Iran to progress if it had a better economy. This statement is true and applies everywhere.

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

naw, it just seemed tone deaf on an article about a region with zero human rights starting to show some, and then to say 'but the real thing is the economy'.. seems like a kick in the teeth to the point of the article.

[–] PanArab@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Zero human rights? Come on now! Be more sensible and less propagandized.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/authoritarian-regimes-have-more-progressive-abortion-policies-than-some-u-s-states/

https://www.newarab.com/news/greater-abortion-access-saudi-arabia-us-states

I welcome you to learn more about us. We aren’t just some savage hordes. We have free ambulances and universities.