1) Evaluate the tensions created between modernization and traditional culture in Iran.

Be sure to discuss:

What were the historical circumstances that led to the Iranian cultural revolution?


What were the benefits and the consequences of modernization in Iran? (effect on people, and family structures, women and children.)

Based on your study of the Iranian Revolution, to what extent was the tension between tradition and modernity a significant Enduring Issue?
Is it possible for both modern culture and traditional culture to co-exist, or is the clash of culture inevitable?