Despite the plethora of gender discriminatory policies and laws, women in Iran have excelled beyond their circumstances and made significant accomplishments in practically every field.

[8][9] The Daily Beast published Ansary's essays, including analysis of women's rights activists in Iran using modern interpretations of the Koran as a means to reverse some of the gender discriminatory laws.

[11][12] In early 2015, Women's eNews named Ansary as one of their "21 leaders of the 21st century" for interrupting legacy narratives and bringing clarity to often misunderstood stereotypes.

[13] Ansary wrote that she wanted her work to dispel misconceptions and aid women living in Iran who "continue to fight an uphill battle and demonstrate their resilience.

[17] Other recognitions include a feature in Angeleno Magazine's "Living Legacies of 2016"[18] and selection as one of "Five Iranian Visionaries You Need to Know"[19] and "6 Women Who Build Bridges Not Walls" by The New York Times.

[20] Ansary has appeared on Larry King,[21] The BBC[22] and Fox News[23] and been featured in a variety of top publications, including CNN.com,[24] The Los Angeles Times,[25] and Teen Vogue[26].

The book based on her doctoral thesis written for Columbia University highlights stories of Iranian women pioneers as well as the unanticipated factors leading to a feminist movement within a post-revolutionary patriarchal society.

[36][37][38][39] Ansary announced her next book, Anonymous Is a Woman: A Global Chronicle of Gender Inequality, would be published by Revela Press, LLC on March 8, 2020.