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Rizoo
Azadeh Navai’s short film follows a rebellious girl in Iran who asks questions about when and why she needs to wear a hijab. This dramatization of a little girl’s questions shows her desire to be free -- to make an innocent choice for herself that goes against societal rules. We can wonder about our own resistance to societal rules that don’t make sense to us. One aspect of freedom means being able to act without fear of retaliation or threats to our own safety. In Western society we may ask why must some men wear a tie to work? Why do women feel compelled to color or straighten their hair? Why do many people feel obliged to follow unjust or nonsensical rules they don’t agree with? Many of these questions are bravely and symbolically confronted by a little girl who takes her photo as she likes to see herself and challenges us to consider how we might be free enough to choose our own way as well.
Be The Change
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Learn the reasons we don't speak up when we disagree with something.
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Read about wearing a hijab in America and why this woman chose to do so.
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Think about a societal rule that you follow even though you are uncomfortable with it. What are your reasons for going along with the crowd against your wishes, and what possible reasons could motivate your choice in a positive direction?
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found that those small seeds of rebellious and curiosity pertaining your identity are wonderful survival adaptation. found hope when the other girl want to read more of the story. Than both share candy and a smile friendship.