What are the post revolution norms or expectations of iranian societal institutions such as schools, religion, families, and government, and how did they impact the citizens of Iran, the U.S., and/or the rest of the world. Iranian Revolution Toheed Khan 2/3/13 4th
School and Religion Schools –campus center of conflict between students –government closed higher education universities –relieved professors and students not Islamic –colleges kept only some students –decline of female students Religion –major part of governmet –non-Islamic suffered –restricts freedom of religion –other religions imprisoned or harassed. –non-believers weren't allowed any legal rights –all required follow Islamic rules on dress, gender segregation, and other Islamic laws
Family and Government Family –women mainly affected –lost previously owned rights –hijab required but protests occurred –had to wear Hijab as law –not allowed to study law –only have certain job Government –Fundamental Islamic Theocracy –religion affected the government –Constitution says official religion is Islam –military are people who devoted to Islams ideas and beliefs. –only members of Shi'a be part of government –religious activity monitored
Impact U.S.A –Hostages taken then released year later –US tried to make allies but Iran said no –many died trying to save hostages –tensions high –George Bush declared Iran "Axis of Evil" –United States backed Saddam Hussein's against Iran war
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