Shahrnush Parsipur, an Iranian writer known for her work documenting the experiences of women living under repression, died this week in the United States at the age of 80.
Pursipur spent her life writing about the realities faced by women in Iran. Her book, "Women Without Men," was banned in Iran but gained popularity as an underground bestseller. She is considered a pioneer of feminist literature.
This article also touches on other topics discussed on BBC's Woman's Hour, including uterine fibroids, the emotional process of sorting through a deceased loved one's belongings, and a research project examining the health of retired female Olympians. These segments do not alter the primary focus on Parsipur's passing.