Society, Education and Economy
What is the Islamic Revolution also known as?
The Iranian Revolution.
The Iranian revolution led to the establishment of what government?
An Islamic government.
He was a Marxist.
Who's rights were affected the most?
Women's rights.
What's a specific example of the influence of religious leaders in the new Islamic government
Mandatory veil lawl.
The Iranian Revolution began in which year?
1979
Mandatory veiling for women.
What political ideology was Marjane's mother?
She was a liberal.
How were Women's rights affected?
With strict dress codes and limitations placed on their freedoms.
What is the purpose of requiring women to wear veils in public?
To adhere to Islamic principles of modesty.
Due to the Iranian Revolution what rules and regulations were imposed on students?
Strict dress codes and curriculum content.
What led to Marjane's mother having confrontations with authorities?
Resistance to wear the veil.
What does Marjane's parents' differing political beliefs represent?
The ideological divisions present in Iranian society at the time.
What did the strict censorship laws do?
Limited individuals' ability to express their opinions and ideas freely.
Who ruled Iran after the revolution?
What major industries were nationalized after the Iranian revolution?
Oil and banking.
What did Marjane's uncle Anoosh, who was a political prisoner, face persecution for?
His communist beliefs, which clashed with the Islamic government's ideology.
Marjane's parents' efforts to protect her from the regime's influence highlight the...
...fear and control in society.
Freedom of movement, expression, and autonomy.
What was the type of government during the Islamic Revolution?
Authoritarian regime.
Economic policies aimed to...
- reduce reliance on foreign investment
- promote self-sufficiency.
How was Marjane's uncle Anoosh punished for his beliefs?
He was executed.
What are some examples of the impact of war and conflict on the family?
The loss of loved ones and the destruction of their home.
Who was denied political rights?
Marjane's uncle Anoosh.
After the Iranian revolution, the government changed from a king-led system to what?
An Islamic one.