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Pre-Revolution Societal Norms Kevin Smith Background info

What are the pre-revolution norms or expectations of Iranian societal institutions such as schools, religion, families, and government, and how did they impact the citizens of Iran, the US, and/or the reset of the world?. Pre-Revolution Societal Norms Kevin Smith Background info

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Pre-Revolution Societal Norms Kevin Smith Background info

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  1. What are the pre-revolution norms or expectations of Iranian societal institutions such as schools, religion, families, and government, and how did they impact the citizens of Iran, the US, and/or the reset of the world? Pre-Revolution Societal Norms Kevin Smith Background info -Reza Shah and his son, Mohammed Reza Shah, were trying to modernize Iran from an era in which women lacked rights and education, and many were weaning away from religious lifestyle.

  2. Reza Shah -Reza held power between 1921 and 1925 -He ushered in the Pahlavi Regime. This this was the name of his dynasty. -Reza Shah’s goal was to separate law from religion. -He thought Adolf Hitler would be a good ally; he left and got stuck in World War 2 power conflicts

  3. Mohammed Reza Shah -Muhammed Reza Shah took over the leadership of Iran -He turned Iran from a monarchy to a dictatorship -He was a bad leader; he creating more corruption and internal conflict. -He put in place “The White Revolution” to help the poor, but it ended up just giving the wealthy landowners more money, and making the poor suffer more.

  4. Iran’s Constitution -This constitution was very ineffective, but it was often referred to in speeches and bazaar debates. -It was only a symbol of westernization.

  5. Bibliography • http://www.worldpolicy.org/blog/2010/10/12/detailed-analysis-iran%E2%80%99s-constitution • http://www.iranonline.com/iran/iran-info/government/constitution-3.html • http://greenhopehigh.wcpss.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/onlinedatebases1.pdf • http://www.iranonline.com/iran/iran-info/government/constitution-8.html

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