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Gender Divisions in Iran

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From bigthink.com - December 11, 2012 8:23 PM

For my non-Farsi speaking readers, this map displays a 'male' province and a 'female' province.  These two provinces are separated by barbed wire, 20-meter trench and the Great Wall of China with ground-to-air missiles.  

 

While not a "cartographically accurate" map of the divisions within Iran, it does symbolically highlight the enormous gulf between men and women.  Men and women are not in separate provinces, but what might the symbolic spatial gender division on this map represent for Iranian society? 


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This shows the division on men and women and how women are looked at…like second class citizens. It is very sad that this still goes on.

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Matt Mallinson's comment, October 24, 2012 1:42 PM
It's symbolic of how women are treated in Iran compared to the men. They are looked down on, a piece of property. The men don't respect the women and basically see them as less of a person because of gender. I don't know if their views will ever change, but I think women should be treated perfect no matter what country you're from.
Derek Ethier's comment, October 25, 2012 10:59 PM
Gender division in the world has existed since the beginning of time. American women were disenfranchised for hundreds of years. However, it still amazes me how it can still exist in our world today. Iranian women have no rights and at all and to me this seems to be a sad existence. As Obama recently said, it will be impossible for nations like this to grow without extending more basic human rights to women.
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Europe's failure to integrate Muslims

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From www.aljazeera.com - December 2, 2012 9:28 PM

Although I feel people should be respectul of other cultures, religions and differenaces I also think that no one group should be given special treatment. Are other religious groups given prayer time at public schools? Are other people restriced from wearing religious articals if they have a public job? If countries are singling out Muslims thenI think the proublem is the countries however if Muslims are demanding special treatment then they are at fault.


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Mr. Rodrigues's comment, October 3, 2012 8:32 PM
So, I'm of two minds about this - and I feel that each has it's merits in modern society:

On the one hand, I've a fierce belief in the individual's right to choose (anything and everything) and determining one's Religion epitomizes that ideal.

However, there ideas and practices that tend to marginalize women or children which might need to be addressed to ensure equal participation in modern society. How can a woman, who cannot show her face, contribute to society equally? Can a child enrolled in a western school still answer the call to prayer without it impacting his or her educational progress?

Devil's advocacy aside, the real question is how far down that slippery slope can you travel and still claim to be "educated" or "enlightened?"
Elizabeth Allen's comment, October 3, 2012 8:49 PM
As we leearned in class, Europe has a declining population. If Europe continues to ban certain religions and culture, then obviously its population will continue to decline. It seems as though religion and poitics clash, just as they do elsewhere around the world. If women want to wear headscarves, let them. They are proud of their religion just as many of us are. Seems to me that the world is becoming more secular, restricitve and intrusive than religious.
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Religious Pilgrimage: the Hajj

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From www.boston.com - December 11, 2012 8:55 PM

This is a beautiful photoessay of the Hajj, with excellent captions that shows many of the cultural customs that are associated with the massive pilgrimage.  The tremendous influx of tourists/pilgrims into the Mecca area, there is a huge economic industry that supports and depends on the tourists.  For a BBC article about the market impacts of the Hajj, see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11777483


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These photo’s are amazing! Number 12 with the crowd of people and the ambulance in the middle shows the massive amount of people. Their heads look like dots in a sea of white. These pictures show what words just cannot describe. 

Elizabeth Allen's comment, December 6, 2012 11:21 PM
The photos show what an immense congregation this event really is. If a picture is worth a thoudsand words, than this collection is a jackpot. The colors are captivating, green costumes of participants in the military parade, the hands holding the beads for sale. In the article from bbc.co.uk it is interesting to learn that such a religious event is an opportunity for economic gains. From merchants selling beads and rugs to visitors all the way to hotels capitalizing on the religious pilgrimage. It is amazing to know that every Muslim should make this trip as long as he/she is healthy and can afford to.
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Religious architecture of Islam

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From www.lonelyplanet.com - October 22, 2012 7:57 PM

It is interesting that some of these building were used as both masques and cathedrals. I was surprised to read that those working on the Mezquita in Cordoba Spain were free to worship their own religion in it.


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Melissa Marin's comment, March 8, 2012 7:01 PM
it's incredible how different these architectural wonders are based on the country where they were built.
Matt Mallinson's comment, October 22, 2012 12:12 PM
Is it me or do religious based buildings always look awesome? Wish I could see some of these structures someday.
Elizabeth Allen's comment, November 5, 2012 2:59 PM
These mosques are breathtaking. They also have distinct historical factors, such as, the Temple Mount being built over the rock that Mohammed rose to heaven. When we look at the dome we are inclined to notice the historical aspects and their meanings.
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How did Pakistan get it's name?

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From geography.about.com - December 11, 2012 10:19 PM

"The name of the country Pakistan has a fascinating history - it is essentially an acronym!  Prior to 1947, the country now known as Pakistan was a British colony. In 1947 the United Kingdom granted independence to the region under a new name, Pakistan. The name had been developed by a group of students at Cambridge University who issued a pamphlet in 1933 called Now or Never."


In a country with such great ethnic divisions, a common religion is a powerful nationalizing force.  As the capital city of Islamabad's toponym powerfully states (the house or abode of Islam), religion remains an important element of national identity for Pakistanis.   


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I have huge doubts about if this is how Pakistan got it’s name. About.com is just that a .com anyone can own one and say what they wish. I am not sure how legitimate the site is. If is true that it crazy 

geography girl's comment, November 14, 2011 7:32 PM
Fact is stranger than fiction...that is crazy.
Matt Mallinson's comment, November 7, 2012 3:27 PM
I can't believe this is actually how Pakistan got its name. Mine as well close your eyes and type on the keyboard and see what you get.
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