Women, Islam, and Education in Iran (Routledge Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education)

Book Details

• Author: Goli M. Rezai-Rashti

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• ISBN: 9781138236738

• Pages: 162

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches

• Weight: Not specified

About the Book

Women and Education in Iran: Gender, Politics and Religion by Goli M. Rezai-Rashti offers a compelling exploration of the complex and often contradictory relationship between women's education and Islamic governance in post-revolutionary Iran. This scholarly volume presents a nuanced analysis of how state-led religious policies have reshaped gender relations and impacted the educational landscape for women in profound and unexpected ways.

Focusing on the decades following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the book examines how the Islamic Republic's project of Islamicization has simultaneously restricted and expanded opportunities for women. Despite the implementation of discriminatory laws and gender-based restrictions, Iranian women have experienced a remarkable rise in educational attainment, defying many of the intended limitations of state policy.

Key topics discussed in this volume include:

• The role of religion in shaping education policy

• Contradictions between state ideology and social outcomes

• Women’s agency in navigating and challenging systemic barriers

• The transformation of gender dynamics through access to education

• Statistical and qualitative evidence illustrating the changing status of women

With 6 line drawings and 5 detailed tables, this book provides both visual and data-supported insights into the shifting educational and gender paradigms in Iran.

Ideal for scholars and students in Middle Eastern studies, gender studies, education, and political science, this volume also serves as an invaluable resource for policymakers and advocates seeking to understand the intersection of religion, gender, and education in modern societies.