What do we know about Child Protection? Child sexual abuse is a problem that involve societal attitudes and the protection laws around individuals rights. In our Iranian culture children are often left out to the cruelty of their parents, adults in their neighbourhoods, teachers in schools, other adults who try to exploit the child in…
Month: December 2007
Domestic Violence & Typical Marriage
What is Domestic Violence and How does a typical Iranian Marriage look like? There is no typical marriage, however, this is a format that can more and less be found in many new couple’s life. What goes on in an abusive relationship? How does a marriage turn into a prison for a woman or a…
Metaphors & Our Daily Life
How metaphors impact and work in Our daily lives? The use of metaphors is highly prevalent in our Iranian culture. It is significant to recognize the diverse use of language should this be helpful for some service providers to understand how some cultural groups convey certain messages. For our younger generation, it is also sometimes…