List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2004-07-12

Women's Sexuality in the 21st Century Islamic Republic of Iran

The Islamic Studies Group @ the Department of Theology and Religious
Studies has the pleasure of inviting you to a talk given by Ms. Narin
Kashani independent researcher from Tehran, Iran.

Monday, 12th July.

Time: 14.30 - 15.30

Place: Room G4, 3 Woodland Road, Department of Theology and Religious
Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol.

As an independent observer, Ms. Kashani has conducted research on young
Iranian women's issues and concerns in the University. In her
interviews, she has found that complaints centre around a clash between
traditional and modern gender roles in University girls' lives. These clashes
intensify when young women discover their sexual and emotional needs in
a closely monitored Islamic setting of the university. In the absence
of appropriate outlets, this could cost their lives or end in severe
depression, an increasing trend among the young urban population.

Narin Kashani was born in 1980 in Tehran where she obtained a Diploma
in Mathematics. She received her BA with honours in English literature
and Language from Tehran University in 2003. During her years in the
university and afterwards, she was active in student organisations. She
teaches English in elementary school and in Kheradpajouhan Language
Institute. Narin has just become employed in Tehran Central Bank.