This article seeks to connect gender regime theorizing and world-systems analysis. Through
the comparative analysis of the evolution of gender regimes in two Global South countries, I …

One of the significant achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been the increasing
access of women to all levels of education. This paper focuses on women's access to higher …

This book identifies chances and barriers women face in their transition to adulthood in
Egypt, Iran, Jordan, and Syria. Adopting a life course perspective, it provides a new …

As a growing profession, counseling in Iran was first established within the Iranian
educational system. Counselors in Iran have provided mental health services during natural …

As part of a broader investigation into the experiences of women English teachers in Iran,
this study delves into how their identities are shaped by English language learning and …

When Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, presented his proposed Cabinet to the Majles
(parliament) in August 2013, one issue brought up in social media was the strange silence …

The study analysed trends and determinants of female age at first marriage in Ghana, Kenya
and Zambia using DHS datasets across defined survey horizons: 1990-1999, 2000-1999 …

This paper describes and analyzes determinants and changes of the timing of transition to
first marriage in Jordan for four birth cohorts born between 1950 and 1989. Using large …

Childhood obesity has become a major non-communicable disease worldwide. It is
associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic factors, including diabetes and …

This paper reflects on the experience of conducting fieldwork and the gendering of research
within the context of a gender repressive state. The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently …