Dr. Hamideh Saberi
Feminist Scholar & Keynote Speaker
Amplifying Women's Voices in the Middle East
About
Academic Profile
Ph.D. in Global History of Empires from the University of Torino, with a research focus on women's conditions in late modern Iran.
My work critically engages with feminist historiography, oral history, and postcolonial theory to examine gender, power, and resistance in the Middle East.
I am committed to both rigorous academic research and public scholarship that amplifies women's voices in transnational contexts, bridging the gap between scholarly inquiry and real-world impact.
Education
- Ph.D. Global History of Empires, University of Torino (2021-2025)
- M.A. Global Cultures - History and Oriental Studies, University of Bologna
- B.A. & M.A. History of Islamic Culture and Civilization, Iran
Gender & Women's Studies
Specialized research on women's conditions in late modern Iran, examining gender, power, and resistance through feminist historiography and postcolonial theory.
Feminist Historiography
Critically engaging with feminist scholarship to amplify women's voices in transnational contexts and challenge patriarchal narratives.
Oral History & Research
Conducted over 150 hours of ethnographic interviews with Iranian women activists from the Zhina and 1979 Women's movements.
Iranian Women's Movements
Examining the evolution of women's resistance movements in Iran from the 20th to 21st century, analyzing both secular and religious patriarchy.
Research Interests
Publications
Research & Writing
Published Articles
Iran's Women Enduring 'Coercive Control' During COVID-19
Middle East Institute
The Pahlavi Dynasty and the Secular Patriarchal System
Middle East Institute
The (Hidden) Iranian Women in History
Middle East Institute
The Day My Voice Trembled and My Heart Sank
Middle East Institute
Cultural Changes Associated with the Zhina Movement in Iran
Middle East and North Africa Centre, ISPI, Milan
Forthcoming Publications
Untitled Article on Gender and Resistance in Iran
Aspirations Deferred: The Impact of Patriarchal Structures on Iranian Women's Futures
Co-authored with Dr. Julia Wartmann, Université de Lausanne
Exploring gendered resistance and intergenerational aspirations among Iranian women using ethnographic interviews and feminist historiography.
Persian-Language Publications
Several publications are also available in Persian, contributing to discourse on women's rights and social justice in Iran.
Zamane Radio
Persian-language publications and media contributions
Gooya News
Analysis and commentary on Iranian affairs
Asre Nou
Contemporary perspectives on women's issues
Speaking & Media
Public Scholarship
Keynote Presentations
Women in Equal Positions of Power
Conference Organizer & Keynote Speaker
Led and delivered keynote address at international conference on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Invited Lectures & Talks
Guest lectures and speaking engagements at leading academic institutions worldwide
New York University
New York, USA
Iran Academia
International
California State University, Long Beach
California, USA
University of Torino
Turin, Italy
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
University of Luxembourg
Luxembourg
University of Urbino Carlo Bo
Urbino, Italy
7+ Universities across North America, Europe, and the Middle East
Media Engagement
Iran International TV
Featured guest discussing Iranian women's movements and feminist activism
Various Media Outlets
Regular commentary on gender issues, women's rights, and Middle Eastern affairs
Research & Experience
Academic & Professional Work
Research Experience
Committee Member
W.I.S.E. – Women's Independence and Sustainable Equality
- Document women's narratives from Iran and Afghanistan
- Publish research-based content and curate weekly online conferences
- Promote international collaboration on gender justice
Archival Research
International Research Projects
- Carried out archival research in Iran, Turkey, France, and the Netherlands
- Uncovered rare sources illuminating women's lives in modern Iranian history
- Analyzed historical documents through feminist and postcolonial lenses
Ethnographic Interviews
Iranian Women's Movements Research
- Conducted, collected and analyzed over 150 hours of interviews
- Documented experiences of Iranian women activists
- Focused on both the Zhina movement and the 1979 Women's movement
Skills & Expertise
Research Methods
- •Academic research
- •Ethnographic interviewing
- •Oral history
- •Feminist analysis
- •Archival research
Communication
- •Public speaking
- •Academic communication
- •Multilingual writing
- •Translation
Leadership
- •Conference organization
- •Project coordination
- •International collaboration
Languages
- •Persian (native)
- •English (fluent)
- •Italian (conversational)
Recent Additional Training
Course on Comparative Constitutional Law
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy (Online) | April–May 2025
Contact
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Speaking Topics
Dr. Hamideh Saberi
Ph.D. in Global History of Empires | University of Torino
Feminist Scholar | Keynote Speaker | Public Intellectual