Search for dissertations about: "male religiosity"

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2. 1. Living Shi'ism : Instances of Ritualisation among Islamist Men in Contemporary Iran

   Author : David Thurfjell; David Westerlund; Catharina Raudvere; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; History of religions; authorisation; uthority; basij; embodiment; emotion; Iran; Islam; Islamism; male religiosity; ritual; ritualisation; shi ism; sorrow; virtue; Religionshistoria; History of religion; Religionshistoria;

   Abstract : Iranian Shi‘ism is, among other things, known for its rituals of sorrow. In the contemporary Iranian context, active participation in these rituals has become a sign of support for the Islamist regime. The aim of this study is to discuss the ritual activities in the lives of a group of supporters of the regime. READ MORE