Behind the veil, Iranian women are searching for a new identity. They are well aware they cannot ape their Western counterparts in demanding equality in the current political scenario but are firm they'll manage to push for changes even if the clergy remains rigid. Many young women do not hesitate to tell that there is definitely an under current of change and many restrictions are actually withering away.
Women now learn martial arts, ride horses in mixed clubs and drive automobiles.
They even meet their male friends in public places. Young Iranian men are also disillusioned by restrictions on women and helping them carve a new identity and role. The element of compulsion came in the years following the Revolution. People are already realising that it has not brought about the promised benefits. This is the most important lesson that has dawned on all sections of the society.