Publication

This paper is a critical analysis of the encounter between feminist and reformist political thought during the first reformist presidency in Iran (May 1997 to June 2001). It places feminism and reformism in their historical context, discusses the complex forces that have facilitated their development and analyzes the interface between these two movements. The paper concludes that if engagement is chosen over withdrawal, then collaborative efforts between Islamists and secularists over specific issues are inevitable.