Exploring ‘diversity’ and ‘pluralism’: a sociological analysis of religious education textbooks In the ‘Islamic Republic’ of Iran

Contemporary Iran projects an image of ‘religious monopolism’, with its constitution declaring Shi’ism as the official religion and the census reporting over 99% of its population as Muslims. Within this, 5–15% are Sunnis, a minority recognised by the constitution but not acknowledged as a ‘minority...

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Autore principale: Godazgar, Hossein (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2025
In: British Journal of religious education
Anno: 2025, Volume: 47, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 465-484
Altre parole chiave:B Iran
B Islamic Education
B diversity and pluralism
B Textbooks
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