and I sometimes miss my cage

EMINE AKBABA

and I SOMETIMES MISS MY CAGE  The economy is weakening in Iran, life is guarded. Norms are controlled by the Iranian guardians of public morals and bolstered by the importance of family structure. Obeying Islamic rules and adhering to the family structure is necessary. The steadily increasing unemployment contributes to the growing unrest. A university degree no longer automatically ensures a job these days in Iran. The younger generations are disappointed with president Hassan Rouhani; they expected life to get better when sanctions were lifted after a deal was reached in 2015. And during all this, a whole generation is on the run from political and religious persecution; They glance towards the promise offered them in Europe, Australia, and Canada and yet, are hesitant to leave their country; knowing they will sometimes miss their cage.

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