Iran of Pre- and Post-Revolution (1979). A Comparative Perspective

Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Near East, Near Orient, grade: 28/30, University of Siena, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this paper is to approach political parties and political ideologies of Post-Islamic revolution and the changes in the governmental structures, and to what extent the Islamic revolution affects the social capital and women¿s right in Iran.

Iran has faced two significant revolutionary changes during the 20th century. The first, which was the constitutional revolution of 1905-09, was originated from Iranian nationalism, socialism and liberalism; finally led by the modern intelligentsia, which succeeded in framing a predominantly secular constitution. The second and the most controversial one, was the Islamic revolution of 1977-79, rooted and inspired by Iranian nationalism and Islam. It has established the traditional ¿Ulama (Islamic scholars) as the main political rulers under a clerical constitution of 1979.