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Make-up and rebellion
In countries like Somalia and Iran, where women are largely expected to present themselves with modesty, what role can make-up play?
In countries like Somalia and Iran, where women are largely expected to present themselves with modesty, what role can make-up play? Bella Hassan of Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Focus on Africa is from Somalia and Mina Joshaghani of Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Persian is from Iran. They tell us about how make-up functions in a conservative society.
Produced by Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean.
(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich)
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Mon 29 Jul 2024
02:32GMT
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV World Service Europe and the Middle East
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