
This episode explores the evolving concept of disability in Iran—from traditional frameworks of charity and medicalization to the ongoing struggle for civic rights and inclusion. Grounded in legal, social, and cultural analysis, the piece reflects on how disability reveals deeper tensions around justice, participation, and state responsibility.
Inspired by a presentation by Sadegh Shadmani at the Iran Anthropology Student Conference (June 2025), and produced by the Iran 1400 Project.
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