Assignment
i. Assess the degree to which the human rights situation in Syria and Iraq is a function of "power relations" between the state and minority groups.
ii. Identify and explain the most important "exogenous" and "endogenous" factors driving the human rights situation in TWO of the following cases: a. Iraq b. Syria c. Lebanon d. Iran
iii. What accounts for the progress in "second generation" rights in Iran?
iv. Explain the fluctuations in the human rights of women in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Identify both the areas where improvements have been experienced as well as those areas where problems still exist.
v. Explain the similarities and difference between the Arab Spring and the Green Movement in Iran. In this context, how have each affected the human rights situation in the Middle East?
vi. According to Monshipouri, what are the main patterns of human rights violations in the Middle East region? Which pattern does the struggle portrayed in "The Square" come closest to? Explain.
vii. We have reviewed several perspectives on social movements, democratization and human rights in the Middle East. First, list several of these perspectives. Then, explain which perspective you find more persuasive?
viii. Compare and contrast the film "The Square" with Amr Hamzawy discussion of "Egypt 2011-15: How can a democratic revolution fail to improve human rights conditions?" in chapter 33 of Chase, Routledge Handbook. In your view how effectively are the challenges of democratization in Egypt explained through these lenses?
ix. How does the literature reviewed in class help understand the CURRENT status of TWO ethnic or religious minorities in the Middle East?
x. Explain TWO possible "future directions" for democracy and human rights in the Middle East. In your view, which scenario is most likely to succeed? Explain why.
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i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
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