Week 6

             Feminism has been a popular context in the society, as it undergoes several transformations throughout so many years. As a matter of fact, along with these transformations, feminism has also gained several perceptions which are manifested in the public’s understanding about the role of women. With the rise of civil societies, the recognition of women in countries like Iran has also emerged. For one, it is indicated that women in Iran used to have unequal rights with men, especially when men are given more priority in different aspects like work and education. However, intellectual and cultural production of women has also noticeably improved which then gained equal footing with men. The religion of Islam, in one way, helped in promoting the growth of women, despite the fears that surround the change in Islamist ranks, which is, with women taking over high positions. Nonetheless, these fears are more focused on the women activists who might negatively affect the relationship between government, religion and society.

            Secularism and modernity in Iran have paved the way for many things. One of which is the drive to make the country’s religion stronger and feminism as well. The continued pursuit of Iran for improvement established improvement in secularism, along with its increased empowerment for nationalism. Modernity, in that aspect, does not only focus on improving the way of life in the society and the conditions of the economic and political sectors in Iran; but, it also involves promotion of women’s role and participation in different matters like education. Education and work opportunities are provided and from that context, it can already be purported that modernity, among other things, is a tool that has helped increase the role of women.