ISBN:
9781108684873
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xi, 312 Seiten)
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DDC:
305.891/992055
Keywords:
Geschichte 1979-2019
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Armenians
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Armenians Ethnic identity
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Armenians Religion
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Christians
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Ethnische Identität
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Christ
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Religiöse Minderheit
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Politische Identität
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Armenier
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Iran Ethnic relations
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Iran
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Iran
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Armenier
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Christ
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Religiöse Minderheit
;
Politische Identität
;
Ethnische Identität
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Geschichte 1979-2019
Abstract:
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has promoted a Shi'a Islamic identity aimed at transcending ethnic and national boundaries. During the same period, Iran's Armenian community, once a prominent Christian minority in Tehran, has declined by more than 80%. Although the Armenian community is recognised by the constitution and granted specific privileges under Iranian law, they do not share equal rights with their Shi'i Muslim compatriots. Drawing upon interviews conducted with members of the Armenian community and using sources in both Persian and Armenian languages, this book questions whether the Islamic Republic has failed or succeeded in fostering a cohesive identity which enables non- Muslims to feel a sense of belonging in this Islamic Republic . As state identities are also often key in exacerbating ethnic conflict, this book probes into the potential cleavage points for future social conflict in Iran
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
DOI:
10.1017/9781108684873
URL:
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URL:
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URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108684873
