Experience had proven that the only way these regulations would be heeded was if they were implemented by force.
In Azar Nafisi's memoir, "Reading Lolita in Tehran," the author reflects on her experiences under oppressive regulations that stifle freedom and expression. She emphasizes that mere enforcement of rules is insufficient; such regulations only gain compliance when backed by coercion. This perspective reveals the harsh reality faced by those living under authoritarian regimes, where adherence is not born out of respect for laws, but rather from fear of consequences.
Nafisi’s narrative...