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The Politics of Culture in Iran

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Grace Sullivan

How have Persian tradition, Islamic religion, and Western thought influenced and shaped the contemporary political sphere of Iran? The political history of Iran is complex, tumultuous, and has left many political scientists scratching their heads. Both the establishment and the … Continue reading →

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Turkish Veiling: Religious Tradition or form of Political Resistance?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Sage Wilmot

Veiling in an Islamic context usually refers to the covering of the hair, neck, chest area, face, or some combination thereof. In Turkey it has both religious significance and symbolism as political resistance and fashion accessory. These layered meanings contribute … Continue reading →

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Iran or Persia?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by W. F. Goldschmidt

Towards the beginning of the semester, I was tasked with developing an investigatory question concerning Iran that I would pursue throughout the course of the semester. Unfortunately, the only thing that I felt I reliably knew about Iran was that … Continue reading →

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