Publication Date

Fall 2009

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

History

Advisor

Patricia Evridge Hill

Subject Areas

History, Middle Eastern.; Women's Studies.; History, Modern.; Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies.

Abstract

This study focuses on the causes of migration of female immigrants from Iran to the United States over the past several decades. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the main cause of migration was the pursuit of sociopolitical and religious freedom rather than just economic opportunities.

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