1. Pre-Revolution
What are the pre-revolution norms or expectation 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?
Natalie Crouse

2. Families, Schools, and Government
People lived a very westernized life
Enjoyed political and religious freedoms
The government was a secular autocracy
Women were allowed to dress freely and choose their own wardrobes
The schools had great education and boys and girls went to school together.
The government had one ruler for four decades

3. Religion
People used to pray inside the home and drinking was to be done outside the home.
Iran was also called the “Land of Kings” and is now called “Land of Mullahs”
Religion was not as strict as it is today
Islam was the dominate religion
The demonstration of freedom of speech and freedom of religion

4. Impact
The impact of having such a westernized lifestyle before the revolution made the results of the revolution much harder for most individuals.
The value of their money decreased
Negatively effected women’s social, political, and economic status.
Social progress has been reversed especially with regards to women.
Destroyed ties to the United States and many other countries
Iran was seen as a threat because of the holding of nuclear weapons.

5. Bibliography
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