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Farzaneh (magazine)
Farzaneh (Persian: فرزانه, lit. 'Wise') is an Islamic feminist magazine that supports modernist views to advocate change in the lives of women in Iran.[1] It is subtitled Journal for Women's Studies and Research.[2] It has been in circulation since Fall 1993 with some intervals. History and profileFarzaneh was launched in 1993 as a biannual publication.[3][4] The first issue appeared in Fall 1993.[3] The publishers are Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh and Masoumeh Ebtekar.[5] The latter is also license holder of Farzaneh.[4] As of 2001 Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh was the editor-in-chief.[6] Zahra Ommi is one of the editors of the magazine.[7] Farzaneh publishes both Persian and English language articles[8] which mostly indicate Prophet Mohammad's respect for women who assumed various political and religious roles during that period.[4] The magazine argues that the approach of the Quran towards women and the present interpretations about women in Islam are not compatible.[4] It functions as a connection point between decision makers and women activists.[4] Sanam Vakil stated in 2011 that following the appointment of Masoumeh Ebtekar as a deputy to Mohammad Khatami's Organization for Environmental Protection the frequency of the magazine became irregular.[4] References
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