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Iran Revolution of 1979 (Other (Trade with west ended, West seen as…
Iran Revolution of 1979
Pre-revolution
Women's Rights
Can choose what to wear, not limited to islamic dress
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After revolution
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Education
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Most/More schools are single sex, all elementary and high schools segregated
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Women make up more than 60 percent of the college population in Iran but less than 20 percent of the working population
English taught starting with 7th grade as second language, compulsory
Banned english teaching in elementary school to "stop the spread of a “cultural invasion” from the west"(financial times, 1)
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Civil liberties
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Ethnic minorities (non Shi'i muslim) discriminated against ((denied government jobs, barred public displays of Sunni religion and culture)
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Other
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A national referendum was held (Islamic Republic: Yes or No) to decide whether Iran should become an Islamic Republic. 99.3% voted yes
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