This paper deals with the status of women’s rights in Iran, which can appear contradictory at first glance. Using Theories of Talal Asad and Saba Mahmood and other Human Rights anthropologists, it gives an overview of the contemporary women's movement, its strategies and tactics. It draws a picture of the west, how it is seen in Islamic countries and discusses the impact of the Norms and Goals that it has on its gender relations in Islam.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Secularism and Iran
- West on Islam
- Media Representation
- New feminist approaches
- Daily Practices
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the complex status of women's rights in Iran, aiming to provide an anthropological perspective on women's empowerment within the context of contemporary Iranian society. The paper investigates how the relationship between the West and Islam impacts women's experiences in Iran and explores the effectiveness of Western interventions in addressing issues of gender inequality.
- The perception of women in Islamic countries in the West
- The role of secularism and its differing interpretations in Iran and the West
- The impact of Western norms and ideals on gender relations in Islam
- The strategies and tactics of the contemporary Iranian women's movement
- The challenges of achieving equality within a theocratic state
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the paper's central questions and aims to provide a nuanced perspective on the situation of women in Islamic countries, challenging the prevalent Western image of the Muslim woman as a victim.
- Secularism and Iran: This chapter explores the relationship between secularism and Iran, highlighting the complexities of the term "secularism" in different contexts. It examines the Iranian government's resistance to certain Western developments and the role of secularism in the Iranian women's rights debate.
- West on Islam: This chapter delves into the Western perception of human rights issues in the Middle East, particularly in Iran. It discusses the use of human rights discourse as a tool of Western intervention and examines the impact of Western norms and ideals on the lives of women in Muslim countries.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the intersection of feminism, human rights, and secularism in the context of contemporary Iran. Key themes include the representation of Muslim women in the West, the role of Western interventions in the Middle East, and the strategies of Iranian women in navigating societal structures and pursuing equality. The paper draws upon the work of scholars such as Talal Asad and Saba Mahmood, exploring the complexities of gender relations within a theocratic state.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2021, Women, Secularism and Human Rights, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1292124
