Islamic Fundamentalism, Feminism, and Gender Inequality in Iran Under Khomeini [Paperback]

Masoud Kazemzadeh (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761823883 | ISBN-13: 978-0761823889 | Publication Date: September 10, 2002 | Edition: annotated edition

The rise of Islamic fundamentalist movements in the Islamic world and their obsession with women's roles has given rise to the question of the relationship between Islam and women's inferior position. There is little doubt that Iranian women have been one of the major losers of the 1979 Iranian revolution. Islamic fundamentalists in Iran created an extremely violent misogynist oppressive regime. Islamic fundamentalists in Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt and elsewhere have promoted misogynist ethos and policies. Is Islam, as a religion, against the equality of men and women? Is Islamism, that is, Islam as a political ideology, against the equality of women? In this book, utilizing the case of Iran under Khomeini, the author analyzes the relationship between Islam, Islamic fundamentalism and gender inequality.

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About the Author

Masoud Kazemzadeh is Assistant Professor at Utah Valley State College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of America; annotated edition edition (September 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761823883
• ISBN-13: 978-0761823889
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,851,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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