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This essay examines the status of Iranian women by analyzing essays and news reports from both Iranian and Western sources. Bibligraphy lists 6 sources.
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allowed to peek out in public. Its true that Iranian women, throughout history, have been denied equal access. But according to experts, things are starting to improve, albeit very slowly.
A brief history of Iranian women Throughout the 20th century, from the Constitutional Revolution at the turn of the century to the
movement that overthrew the Shah of Iran during 1979 Iranian women have fought to gain and maintain their rights (Hughes, 2002). Prior to this time, during the 19th century, several
prominent women had emerged in Persian/Iranian history (Price, 2002; see also Women, Islam & Equality, 2002). After the constitution for Iran was granted in 1906, women became active members of
Iranian society, yet did not receive equal opportunity or equal rights in the constitution (Price, 2002). They were barred from voting and were told that ". . . womens education
and training should be restricted to raising children, home economies and preserving the honor of the family" (Price, 2002). During the mid
20th century, reforms for women were constantly forthcoming, including laws relating to marriage and divorce and policies that allowed women to be more socially active (Kar, 2002). Even while women
were enjoying these achievements, those who were from the traditional sector of society reacted negatively, saying in public that gender equality was against the laws of Islam (Kar, 2002).
When the Shah was ousted from power in 1978, the opposition translated its ideas against gender equality into rules and regulations (Kar, 2002).
Ironically, Iranian women were strong participants in the 1978 revolution (Hughes, 2002). However, the fundamentalists, led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, upon seizing control of the government, began a
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