Progressive Iranian Youth

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This paper attempts to explore the "new revolution" among the youth of Iran in order to come to a comprehensive understanding of the reality of the Iranian situation. It discusses some of the numerous variables influencing the complex society of Iran, including the revolt and the demographics of the population. The paper looks at the signs of change and indications of the refusal by the majority of young people to accept the mores and norms of formal Iranian society and discusses how this is changing the face of Iran.

Table of Contents:
Introduction and Overview
The Evolution of Revolt
The New Revolution and the Progressive Youth

From the Paper:

"Opinion polls conducted in the country indicate that the vast majority of Iranians are in favor of reform. There is a growing belief that change in the country is inevitable and that the desire for reform, especially among the youth, cannot be halted. "One reformist academic, who asked not to be named, believes the longer hardliners block reforms and fail to ease the social restrictions of the Islamic state, the more problems they are storing up." (Judah T.) The suggested inevitability of this reform is linked as well to the growing number of well-educated young people in the country. On the one hand a well educated young population is an important asset for Iran, on the other hands "... it also poses a risk if economic and political reforms do not provide them with better opportunities." (Youth shapes Iran's economy)"

Sample of Sources Used:

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