GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN IRAN: A SOCIO-CULTURAL, POLITICAL & ECONOMIC PE RSPECTIVE
The objective of this study is to outline a detailed understanding of economic, political, socio-cultural influence on empowerment and how it is applied strategically in supporting successful financial independence, freedom and social transformation for women. Iran being the case study for this particular research. Gender Mainstreaming is significant at ensuring focus is directed to the women empowerment agenda as they tend to face unique barriers and also continue to lag behind across major development indicators. The article explains the identities of women in Iran and how the interactions from a Feminism perspective changed or shapes various politics and policies in the country. It shows how alliance of feminists as well as non-feminists in Iran contributed to gender awareness, social transformation and shaped politics on a basis of shared goals and aspirations.
Gender Mainstreaming, Women Empowerment, Feminism, International Relations, Gender Equality.