The Islamic Republic of Iran and the ‘Woman’s Question’: Social Struggle Between Neoliberalism and Authoritarianism
Journal of Asian and African Studies
Published online on June 26, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Asian and African Studies, Volume 61, Issue 3, Page 2524-2538, May 2026.
This article explores the ‘woman’s question’ within the Islamic Republic in the context of neoliberal policies. Challenging the ‘exceptionalist’ view that treats Iran’s authoritarianism as isolated from global forces, it argues that the state’s ...
This article explores the ‘woman’s question’ within the Islamic Republic in the context of neoliberal policies. Challenging the ‘exceptionalist’ view that treats Iran’s authoritarianism as isolated from global forces, it argues that the state’s ...