The National Outcry Over IRIB’s Mockery of Protesters

From a psychological perspective, the impact of such broadcasts on the families of the victims is immeasurable. Mourning in the aftermath of violent social unrest is a complex and painful process; to see a loved one’s death used as a punchline on national television adds a layer of "secondary victimization." This public humiliation of the bereaved is seen by many psychologists as a form of institutional cruelty that can leave long-lasting scars on the collective psyche of the nation, making any future attempts at national healing much more difficult.