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Farinaz Basmechi is a PhD candidate in Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa, Canada, with a focus on gender, sexuality, social activism, and digital media. Her current research examines the lived experiences of young women in Canada and Iran, focusing on dating, sexual intimacy, and gender-based violence. Farinaz explores how social norms, policy environments, and digital platforms shape their vulnerabilities, coping strategies, and access to support. Farinaz holds a PhD in Sociology from the United States, where she navigated the challenges of being an international student during the Trump administration. Her recent publication on the Iranian #MeToo movement appears in The Other #MeToos (Oxford University Press). She is also involved in the Digital Feminist Network and policy research on sexual violence prevention.