Women, Power and Politics in 21st Century Iran - Couverture rigide

Povey, Tara

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1409402045 ISBN 13 : 9781409402046

Editeur : Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

Women, Power and Politics in 21st Century Iran Examines women's movement in Iran and their role in contesting gender relations since the 1979 revolution. Looking at examples from politics, law, employment, environment, media and religion to the struggle for democracy, this book demonstrates how material conditions have important social and political consequences on the lives of women in Iran. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Tara Povey is at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia and Elaheh Rostami-Povey is at the London Middle East Institute, Centre for Iranian Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1409402045
• ISBN 13: 9781409402046
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 218