WHAT ARE THE PRE-REVOLUTION NORMS OR EXPECTATION OF IRANIAN SOCIETAL INSTITUTION SUCH AS SCHOOLS, RELIGION, FAMILIES, AND GOVERNMENT AND HOW DID THEY IMPACT THE CITIZENS OF IRAN, THE U.S., AND/OR THE REST OF THE WORLD?

By: Tithi Shah

Mohammed Rezā Shāh

•Mohammed Reza Shah and his father Reza Shah were trying to modernize Iran. •Reza Shah was the leader between 1921 and 1925.•Pre-revolution included many modifications to the structure and the life-styles of the people.•Reza Shah’s goal was to nationalize and secure law in Iran.

•An essential piece of legislation was the Constitution of Iran, which signified modernity on paper. •The constitution was referred in national speeches; however, it had very little effect on the public.•Shariati gave importance to both historical and religious approach to Islam. He encouraged the Muslims to learn the history of Islam and Koran.

Iranian societal institution & The impact on citizens of Iran

Continued…• Other great influences of this time was

Motahari, his writings were more conservative.

• He used everything possible to get his ideas across, including: state-run publications, women’s magazines and journals.

• FPA (Family Planning Association) was the method to solve all family issues through court. One of the most essential changes the FPA made was rising the minimum age to get married.

• Under the control of Mohammed Reza shah advances were created for the entire population of Iran.

• Unfortunately the policies that were made were not liberating and equalizing as they appeared.

Citation: • "Iran Chamber Society: Iranian Society: Women in Pre-

revolutionary, Revolutionary and Post-revolutionary Iran [Chapter Two]." Iran Chamber Society: Iranian Society: Women in Pre-revolutionary, Revolutionary and Post-revolutionary Iran [Chapter Two]. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2013. <http://www.iranchamber.com/society/articles/women_prepost_revolutionary_iran2.php>.