She's done it! After three long years of hard work, Behnaz Shafiei has finally persuaded Iran's sports ministry to let female motorcyclists compete. There are restrictions of course -- no men allowed. But Shafiei is hopeful that this is the start of good things to come, and for more equality for Iran's female racers.
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS HAVE NOT IMPROVED IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM,IF NOW A WOMAN CAN ONLY RIDE IN A BIKE RACE ONLY WHEN A MAN IS NOT THAT IS STILL VERY SEXIST,WOMEN ARE EQUAL WITH MEN IN EVERY WAY.