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    The Iranian Revolution of 1978-1979 fits into the Ideological Worldview of Revivalism for the reason that it portrayed itself as an “Islamic Revolution” by means of validating activists’ claims a return to the religion of Islam would restore religious identity and vitality through God’s guidance. This was accomplished by organizing in addition to empowering Iranians in opposition of an apparently unbeatable shah which was even praised by a religious stated-supported clerical leader by the name of

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    American & Iranian Cultural Differences Student Name ANT 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Instructor Name Date Introductory Why do some cultures treat women with the up most respect and others as if they were lower than life itself? Growing up in earlier years the only examples we as American’s had was just by what we were told. In today’s world we are able to communicate better and see more of how the cultures are in other countries. In America all are treated with equal

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    Islam: The Decisive Factor of the Iranian Revolution “The First day of the government of God” – Ayatollah Khomeini On March 30‚ 1979‚ after the Iranian Revolution‚ which is also known as the Islamic Revolution‚ 97% of the Iranians in the country voted in the national referendum for the establishment of an Islamic Republic. During the Iranian Revolution‚ Islam‚ which appeared in Iran after the Islamic conquest in 637 B.C.‚ played a huge role in motivating the Iranians to fight against the Shah. Islam

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    The Iranian Revolution‚ or the Islamic Revolution‚ was a popular uprising that transpired in 1979. This revolt was supported by a wide range of people including students and Islamist organizations. The results of this rebellion yielded in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty under Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi‚ and the establishment of an Islamic Republic ruled by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. While many factors helped fuel the Iranian Revolution‚ the central reason why the Iranians overthrew the Shah

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    their adversities. Ultimately‚ the Shah’s controversial interpretation of the Qur’an‚ westernization program‚ and failure to support middle classes were the main causes of the Iranian Revolution of 1979. In the 1970’s‚ Shah Pahlavi’s anti-clerical ideology caused a great deal of unrest among Muslims in Iran. Many Iranians had put their faith in Islam‚ and therefore Muslim leaders. Unfortunately for the Shah‚ many of these religious leaders did not agree with his interpretations of the Qur’an. This

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    biggest differences between the two revolutions is why they started (causes). Unlike most revolutions that were caused by financial crisis‚ peasant rebellion‚ disgruntled military‚ or defeat at war. The Iranian revolution had another cause. The Iranian revolution was a cultural‚ religious revolution‚ while the French revolution was a liberal bourgeois revolution. The Iranian revolution started because people discontent with the monarchy under Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi‚ and the social injustice. And also

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    There was a major censorship and arrests and torture of political prisoners showing that autocracy was in Iran to stay. One of the reasons for the occurrence of the Iranian revolution was due to Iran’s Economy. Around 1962 and 1975‚ economic and social measures in Iran saw huge improvements. This was due to the Shah implementing what he called a ‘White Revolution’ this was a top-down modernisation scheme led by the monarchy

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    can differentiate between propaganda and real information at her school‚ which makes her more open-minded‚ intelligent‚ and mature. However‚ Satrapi’s outspoken personality and liberalistic views led to conflicts with authorities at her school. The Iranian Revolution took her hobbies and interests out of her reach by making them illegal. Moreover‚ when her uncle Anoosh is executed‚ Satrapi’s faith in her country and God are shattered‚ Marjane Satrapi goes through moral growth after her uncle’s death

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    ------------------------------------------------- How Castro Held the World Hostage Listen    Section: Editorial Desk Waterloo‚ Ontario ON Oct. 26-27‚ 1962‚ human civilization came close to being destroyed. Schoolchildren were ordered into shelters; supermarket shelves were emptied of soup cans and bottled water. It was the most perilous moment of the Cuban missile crisis‚ and of the cold war. But the danger of Armageddon did not begin‚ as legend has it‚ when the United States learned that

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