The 2022 Iran Protests
The View from the Streets
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6442359 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rauf Rahimi (Dr. Rahimi is assistant professor of political sciences at the University of Bojnord, North Khorasan, Iran. Dr. Rezaei is associate professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.), Sajjad Rezaei (0000-0001-7292-9669, Dr. Rahimi is assistant professor of political sciences at the University of Bojnord, North Khorasan, Iran. Dr. Rezaei is associate professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 51-63 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Middle East Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1061-1924 • E-ISSN: 1475-4967 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/mepo.12809 |
| OpenAlex | W4410607265 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
The fall 2022 protests in Iran reflected the public's frustration with the status quo. These outbursts were sparked by the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody and quickly spread, undermining the Islamic Republic's credibility both domestically and internationally. This study investigates the motivations of those who participated in the demonstrations. Interviews with participants indicate that they were driven by dire economic, social, and cultural conditions, as well as what they saw as government failure, incompetence, and corruption. These feelings were exacerbated by violations of privacy and repression of rights, contributing to the deterioration of the social climate. State‐mandated cultural programming, rooted in the government's suspicion of foreign infiltration, and disregard for the aspirations of younger citizens added to the discontent. By engaging with activists and participants, the study helps to specify the areas of public dissatisfaction and suggests some ways to improve the public mood
Political science · Security, Politics, and Digital Transformation · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence · Turkey's Politics and Society
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |