Iran–Contra affair

were banned from uncovering their hair and body parts such as their arms. It was also important because it represented that religion stimulated profound social changes after the revolution, rather than serving only as a basis for social integration. Iran had a system of ideas, specifically economic, political and religious ideals that were important to this revolution has it introduced a period of Islamic revivalism and struggles against “modernization” in many nations where Islam is the…

As per the topography of human personality, belief system nature dependably changes because of the technique of time and power in worldwide political society. The administration of Pakistan has understood the need of a seaport at Gwadar, a city arranged at the Southwest shore of Balochistan, and measures have been taken for the development of this port and unified activities. Gwadar is situated at the substance of the Iranian Plateau and is an entryway to the oil rich Persian Gulf. Gwadar…

conflict causes that Marjane leaves definitively of its childhood, smoking its first cigarette in an act of rebellion. Also, he manifests it by asking his parents posters of American music bands, in this beginning of his adolescence the war between Iran and Iraq also…

Ignorance is never bliss Malala Yousafzai once said, “We realize the importance of our voice once we are silenced”. In the novel The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, their Congress was taken down and the army declared a state of emergency. The entire government was completely gone, the constitution was suspended, newspapers were censored, but no one rioted or questioned anything. The more things changed surrounding the protagonist Offred, the more she chose to dismiss the clear warning signs…

In the episode, ‘The Exam’ Persepolis monologue in which she highlights the dearth of true religious people in Iran. She also raises the issue of restrictions on display of emptions in public by hugging or kissing as it would lead to severe punishment like flogging, whipping or imprisonment. Such was the repressive law of the religious regime of Iran. After the execution of Shah of Iran. Marjane Satrapi also bring to the fore the importance given to Islamic Martyrs and their children. Here is a…

From almost none to limited representation of women in the Iranian cinema, it gives a profound insight into the fact that Iranian cinema is closely tied to social and cultural changes within Iranian society. Patriarchy has been a major institution in Iran since ancient times and is deeply rooted in religious, cultural and legal practices. It is portrayed extensively in Iranian films as well. While it is important to understand historical movements and challenges, it is also essential to…

From 1941 to 1979, the Iranian oil nation was lead by Shah Reza Pahlavi. In Persian, the old Iranian language, Shah means king. The Shah’s full name was Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. The oil in Iran was very valuable, and the Shah used this ingredient to start to prepare his dish. When Reza Pahlavi became the chef, he started to trade his ingredients with America. He was able to make a large amount of money and support his staff. In the 1940’s, his restaurant was up and running, he allowed women to…

Persepolis is a graphic novel that centers around the life of Marjane Satrapi. Satrapi’s memoir provides an insightful point of view on the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Marjane, a typical teenager, goes through the hardships of living through a war; her story shows the evolution of a young girl. The censorship of Persepolis is quite absurd; the graphic novel has the chance to relate to, encourage, and educate a child’s mind. Throughout the world many children go through hardships, in Satrapi’s…

In 1978 Iran suffered the first televised modern religious revolution the world had ever seen. It was a time where the leader thought more of his country that the people did themselves. The Islamic revolution was a subject of a popular uprising that took place in Iran for two years (1978-79); it mainly resulted in the overthrowing of the Shah monarchy. On April 1st Islam became the first the Islamic state, with Ayatollah Khomeini as its lifelong leader. The revolution in Iran was the result…

The 1905-1911 Iranian Constitutional Movement stands as one of the most significant events in the Middle East history, particularly in the history of Iran. This movement showed the desire of Iranians for freedom, dignity, equity, and independence. Despite the years of political and economic issues of Qajar period, Iranians tried to shift the policies of their government in the benefit of the people. During the Pahlavi period, Iranians achieved a relative modernization and development. However,…