The leaders of the new regime in Iraq narrate to the world that they have given the Iraqis a privilege rather than a fundamental human right.
“I am constantly reprimanded for rejecting marriage proposals, especially since turning thirty. I often think of emigrating, as fleeing seems the only escape. If my family discovers my sexual orientation, they will kill me in the blink of an eye”. The cruel reality for lesbians who want to live their lives freely.
Faleh Abdul Jabbar's work garnered significant attention throughout his life which persisted after his passing. With the exception of Ali al-Wardi, very few Iraqi sociologists have rivalled his impact.
Everything seemed to come to a halt in the period leading up to the US occupation of Iraq in April 2003. Everyday life, educational institutions, and government offices all came to a standstill, almost as if a child had hit the pause button during a particularly terrifying scene in a movie.
