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key 7SZXM26T
title The Bābī-Bahā’ī Revolution in Iran
author Momen, Moojan
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Moojan Momen
item typeJournal article
publication year2025
date2025
publication titleIranian Studies
DOIdoi:10.1017/irn.2024.66
abstract noteThe Bābīs and Bahā’īs have worked towards a gradual revolutionary conceptual and social transformation within their community which is based on a change in values and ethics. This paper looks first at the underlying transformation in worldview that has resulted in a move away from hierarchy and patriarchy, by creating social structures and pathways of action that are not led by powerful individuals, but rather are consultative and collaborative. Then, more specific examples are given of how this change in worldview played out with regard to social and religious leadership, education, and the role of women. What may be called a Bahā’ī counter-culture has thus been created. Evidence is provided of how these changes may have impacted the wider Iranian society and contributed to misunderstandings and persecutions of the Bahā’ī community.
pages1-24
languageEnglish
link attachmentshttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/iranian-studies/article/abs/babibahai-revolution-in-iran/8C4E693B0C020C14DD2E436900305427
manual tagsIRAN; PERSECUTION; CULTURE; SOCIAL STRUCTURE

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