Women, Power and Politics in 21st Century Iran
by
Tara Povey
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1409402045
ISBN-13
9781409402046
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 28th, 2012
Print length
218 Pages
Weight
556 grams
Dimensions
23.50 x 16.40 x 2.00 cms
Product Classification:
Gender studies: women
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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.
This book examines the women''s movement in Iran and its role in contesting gender relations since the 1979 revolution. Looking at examples from politics, law, employment, environment, media and religion and the struggle for democracy, this book demonstrates how material conditions have important social and political consequences for the lives of women in Iran and exposes the need to challenge the dominant theoretical perspectives on gender and Islam. 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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