Women are being marginalized in the work force and in social activities, whereas the number of graduated women is very significant in Iran’s society.
In this regard, Shahindokht Molavardi, Rouhani’s vice president in women and family affairs has said from March 2013 to March 2014, employment rates amongst women have been 79.7% and unemployment at 20.3%; whereas employment for men was reported at 91.5% and unemployment at 8.5%.
Molavardi continued her remarks and actually defended the sidelining of women from the society: “We should place some value for housekeeping in our calculations and it should be assumed as an occupation for women!”
Furthermore, Rouhani’s deputy Trade, Work and Social Welfare Minister said in this regard, “The average rate of women taking part in the economy across the globe is around 50%, while these numbers are only 12% in Iran!” According to this regime official, “Despite the fact that there are many educated women in this country, unfortunately they are not taking part in the economy.”
(State-run Khabar Online & Ana News websites – July 21, 2015)