This podcast presents series of conversations with scholars from across the humanities and the social sciences— discussing their research, and how seemingly innocuous practices or events (like fashion or reality TV), can ripple into the complex dynamics of politics, culture and society.
This podcast is produced by The Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies at the University of Toronto.
In nations across the world, women's voices are politicized. This episode looks at the reasons why a young Iranian woman became the target of hatred and public condemnation after performing in a televised singing competition.
From the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational studies, we bring you a conversation with Professor Farzaneh Hemmasi.