Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-164) and index.
Matrix of gender, state, nation and religion : theoretical framework -- Imam Khomeini and Iran : implications for Iranian women -- Islam, state and gender discourse and policies : Rafsanjani and Khatami periods (1989-2005) -- Islam, state and gender discourse : Ahmadinejad period (2005-2013) -- Women's movements in Iran : nature, discourses and responses. -- Conclusions