Islam
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Hijab, Political Islam,
and the Construction of Theocracy in the Middle East•
The Iran-Iraq war saw the slogan “My sister, your hijab is your fortress” symbolizing the Islamic Republic’s efforts to cement its ideology through veiling. Over time, the veil revealed itself to be a protective measure for the regime rather than for women. Questions about policy’s significance in women’s dress arise…
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Iran: Islamization of a post-Islamic society
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Since 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been trying to create an Islamic society. Despite the various changes that were made to establish it, the project failed due to its lack of faith.
