In Iran, women confront a theocracy that limits their freedoms in public life.  Their resistance isn't through organized campaigns but through everyday acts – a "social non-movement." Having faced violence in public spaces, I understand the fear, even in seemingly safe places.  Police raids can happen anywhere. 

The Quiet Encroachment: Stories of Everyday Resistance features masks and stories that reflect both the unpredictability of life for Iranian women and the ways in which they conceal their identities in public. The masks symbolize tools of resistance, and their designs, inspired by traditional needlework, shift from the organized to the chaotic. 

As you hear the stories of everyday resistance collected from Iranian women, look in the mirror.  You'll see yourself reflected, symbolically joining the challenge against oppressive rules.