Abstract:
This thesis discusses the significance of veiling in Iran
within its sociohistorical context. From the governmental
banning of veiling prior to the Islamic Revolution to the
obligatory veiling policy that followed it, state reform has
been tied to women's dress reform. As political and religious
leaders in Iran have defined the meaning of .the veil differently
to further their own agendas, women's reactions to these
definitions have varied depending on religion, socioeconomic
status, and political involvement.
Description:
iii, 46 p. A THESIS Presented to the Department of Women's Studies and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts, 2003. A print copy of this title is available through the UO Libraries under the call number: SCA Archiv Langlois 2003