Women's activism in the Islamic Republic of Iran : political alliance and the formation of deliberative civil society / / Samira Ghoreishi

• Autore: Ghoreishi Samira
• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xiii, 192 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 305.420955
• Soggetto topico: Women's rights - Iran; Women - Political activity - Iran; Feminism - Iran
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Why Is This Research Important? -- The Scholarly Context -- Research Methodology -- Research Theory and Conceptualization -- Research Method and the Scope of the Study -- Method of Analysis -- Research Limitations -- References -- Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework -- A Habermasian Model of Deliberative Engagement in the Public Sphere -- The Public Sphere and Rationalization -- Habermas' Theory of Communicative Action -- Habermas' Theory of Discourse Ethics -- Applying Habermas Model of the Public Sphere to Diverse Societies: Limitations and Solutions? -- What Are 'Counterpublics'? -- The Quality of Relations Among Counterpublics -- Applying Habermas Model of Public Sphere in Non-secular Societies: Limitations and Solutions? -- Habermas' Ideas on Religion and Secularism -- Redefinition of the Secular from a Historicized Approach -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Women and Media: A Deliberative Engagement -- Media Landscape in Iran -- Women, Media, and the Rise of Diverse Voices -- Development of Deliberations Through the Press -- Zanan Magazine After the 1997 Reformist Movement -- Re-launching 'Zanan' After Six Years -- Public Activism and Development of Deliberations Through Cinema -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Women and Civil Society Activism -- The Rise of Women's Activism Through NGOs -- Development of Women's Civil Society Activism -- One Million Signatures Campaign: A Promising Start for Promoting Cooperation Through Dialogue -- 2006 '22 Khordad Gathering' (12 June 2006 Gathering) -- The Birth of 'One Million Signatures Campaign' -- Women's Civil Society Activism in the Present Society -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Women's Parliamentary and Extra (Outside)-Parliamentary Activism. ; Women in Cabinet, Parliament, and Parliament Elections -- Women's Parliamentary Activism After 1997 Reformist Movement -- Strategic Shift in Women's Parliamentary Activism: A Move Toward Deliberative Cooperation and Coalitions -- Women and City and Local Councils -- Women's Activism and Presidential Elections -- Women's Activism in the Shadow of the Green Movement: A Momentous Deliberative Cooperation -- The Rise of the Green Movement: A Green Wave of Hope -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Conclusion -- References -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Women's activism in the Islamic Republic of Iran
• ISBN: 3-030-70232-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910484095503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II