Iran - women's right to education Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
How has rights to education in Iran changed over time?
A
Pre Iranian revolution (Shah’s feminism): huge expansion of women’s education
1970s Islamic revolution: contraction
1990s (Pres. Rafsanjani and Khatami): expansion
2000s (Pres. Ahmadinejad): contraction
2010 (Pres Rouhani): no change
2
Q
Why was Shah’s feminism rejected?
A
Well understood in urban areas but not in rural traditional
More attracted to Islamic revolution and traditional, stricter interpretation of the Quran
3
Q
Examples of some changes made in Iran reducing women’s rights
A
2011: women barred from enrolling on 70 dif courses
2012: security personal required to beat female students who don’t comply with hijab standards
4
Q
How many educated women can find work?
A
20-25%
