How and Why the Practice of "Stoning" Women is Still Practiced in Iran and Other Countries6/30/2016 The Stoning of Soraya M. (which can be viewed if you visit our resources page) is a film based on a true story which chronicles the devastating life and death of Soraya M., who was executed in Iran by the excruciatingly painful practice of stoning due to being falsely convicted of adultery. The film has earned dozens of awards and acclaimed praise- as well as caused controversy due to the extremely graphic and uncensored - yet necessary - violence in the film that has caused many to walk out of theaters everywhere. Upon viewing, most people are probably led to believe that this is an "ancient" practice that can no longer occur due to the incredible progress in the field of women's rights...right? It becomes clear when watching the film due to clues like cars, cameras, phones, etc. that this practice did not just take place during a primeval time. Shockingly, not only was the actual murder of Soraya M during the late 90's, but the practice of stoning still occurs in some parts of the world today. In fact, there are 15 COUNTRIES THAT ALLOW THE PRACTICE OF STONING BY LAW TODAY.
So what exactly is stoning and why is it used? Stoning "is a method of capital punishment whereby a group throws stones at a person until they die". While some countries' laws don't prohibit stoning, they do ensure that the rocks used in the execution must be neither too big nor too small so the death will be as slow and painful as possible. Stoning is most often used when a women has been accused of adultery or conduct unfitting of a woman or mother. The practice of stoning is justified by extremists because it does have roots in Islam that allow for the cruel execution of anyone engaging in affairs outside of marriage. However, this was only recognized and implemented by extremists and has been twisted today to only apply to women - not to mention its practice is a basic violation of human rights. Like in the film The Stoning of Soraya M., there is often little to no evidence given when a woman is accused of such a "crime". Most often, these are simply rumors conspired to cause a divorce for a man to marry a younger woman, prevention of paying dowry, or revenge, etc. The Iranian government and any other countries' that support this horrific and atrocious practice must take serious and pressing steps in order to abolish stoning from the law as a legal punishment.
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Jenny Pico
6/30/2016 07:16:37 pm
Amazing website. Keep sharing.
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Nathan Rajpibul
7/1/2016 12:54:56 pm
Wow this is so eye-opening of how stoning still occurs. I thought stoning was medieval or in the past. Your website is such a sticker ( it keeps me here ) and it has so much info. The information is also very accurate, revelant, and interesting.
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From Their First Breaths
7/1/2016 06:41:30 pm
Thanks so much for taking the time to educate yourself and for the feedback.
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