The Ayatollah's Gaze
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Majid Parsa's memoir recounts his experience growing up gay in Iran under the Islamic Republic, describing family, faith, and the hidden queer subculture of Tehran.
He explores the tensions between religious devotion in his household and his own identity, charting the emotional and social costs of secrecy.
The book combines personal storytelling with reflections on politics and society in post-revolutionary Iran.
Parsa also examines how nationwide political divisions and crackdowns have shaped private lives and relationships.
The memoir sheds light on both the dangers faced by LGBTQ+ people in Iran and the resilience of underground communities.
He explores the tensions between religious devotion in his household and his own identity, charting the emotional and social costs of secrecy.
The book combines personal storytelling with reflections on politics and society in post-revolutionary Iran.
Parsa also examines how nationwide political divisions and crackdowns have shaped private lives and relationships.
The memoir sheds light on both the dangers faced by LGBTQ+ people in Iran and the resilience of underground communities.
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