Divorce in Iran

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This paper examines the issue of divorce in Iran. It shows that the policies and laws that pertain to divorce and many other laws as well in Iran are sexist and that they treat women as second class citizens. The framework that makes this possible can be found in the patriarchal society of Iran that is supported and reinforced by religion. The author uses the radical feminists view to argue her theory.

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"This paper will examine the issue of divorce in Iran. It will show that the policies and laws that pertain to divorce (and many other laws as well) in Iran are sexist and that they treat women as second-class citizens. The framework that makes this possible can be found in the patriarchal society of Iran that is supported and reinforced by religion. I will use the radical feminists view to argue my theory. In Iran, women are seen as primarily worth less then men and their roles are confined to that of home care and childbearing. Iranian laws treat women and men differently, which results in severe discrimination against women. Traditional `family values' prevail in"

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