Relationship between Women’s Presence in Parliament and Higher Education in Iran

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This article discusses the position of women in the political life of Iran, the increase in the level of education among Iranian women before and after the Revolution, the connection between the presence of women in Parliament and in higher education at Iran, as well as the progress made by women in Iranian government organizations. The number of female students increased with increasing capabilities of universities, every day they stood out a large percentage of potential. Therefore, this article raises the following question: did the increase in the level of education among women affect their participation in the political sphere of the country or not?

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Samira Esmaeili

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)

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Intern of the Department of Comparative Politics

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