Women, Power and Politics in 21st Century Iran.

Cover -- Half Title -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Contributors -- A Note on Transliteration -- Glossary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Women's Movement in its Historical Context -- 3 The Boom in Women's Education -- 4 Autonomous Minds and Bodies in Theory and Practice: Women Constructing Cultural Identities and Becoming Visible through Art -- 5 Women and Employment -- 6 Women, Gender Roles, Media and Journalism -- 7 Women Working as Judges and Making Judicial Decisions -- 8 Women and Executive Power -- 9 Women in the Parliament -- 10 Women and the Environment: A Politico-Environmental Experience -- 11 The Iranian Women's Movement in its Regional and International Context -- 12 Conclusion: Women's Movements and Democracy Movements in Iran -- Index.

A truly fascinating insider's look at the experiences of Iranian women as academics, political and civil society activists, this book counters the often inaccurate and misleading stereotyping of Iranian women to present a vibrant and diverse picture of these women's lives. A welcome and unique addition to the vibrant and growing literature on women, Islam, development, democracy and feminisms.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.