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Russo-persian relationships in the first half of the 19th century: reflection in primary sources
Nachtmann, Bořivoj ; Kříhová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Malečková, Jitka (referee)
This bachelor thesis examines Russo-Persian relations in the first three decades of the 19th century - in the period of escalating tensions between the Qajar Persia and the Russian Empire when two wars broke out (1804-1813; 1826-1828). The main primary source, the thesis draws on, are Alexander Sergeevich Griboedov's collected writings including travel notes and correspondence written in the times when he, also a Russian poet and playwright, was serving as a diplomat in Persia. Excerpts from the primary source will be compared with secondary literature, as well as other Russian and Persian primary sources from the period. The thesis aims to describe the relations mainly from the Russia's point of view, however in the context of Persian reaction. It attempts to introduce the way Russian diplomats approached Persia, Persians and Qajar rule in general. The thesis aims to detect elements of stereotyping, negativization or, on the contrary, positive evaluation of the "enemy".
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Constructing Memory in Post-War Lebanese Novels
Koutský, Lukáš ; Ondráš, František (advisor) ; Kříhová, Zuzana (referee)
Thesis abstract This thesis examines how contemporary Lebanese authors construct memory in post-Civil War Lebanese novels. In other words, focus is given to novels that deal with the psychological, social, confessional, political, and economic consequences of the Lebanese Civil War (1975- 1990). The core of this thesis revolves around the literary depiction of collective and individual memory in the selected works of second-generation Lebanese authors. The thesis relies alongside Pierre Bourdieu's theory of the literary field on theoretical frameworks of psychology and sociology centered around memory, trauma, nostalgia, and their implementation in contemporary literary works.
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The role of the constitution in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Horčička, Matouš ; Jermanová, Tereza (advisor) ; Kříhová, Zuzana (referee)
What role is being played by the constitution in authoritarian regimes? Contrary to popular belief, the available research shows that, even in authoritarian context, constitutions are not just a useless piece of paper. According to the typology by Tom Ginsburg and Albert Simpser (2014) there are four different ways how the constitutions are being treated by authoritarian leaders. The constitution may enable mutual coordination between various power centres of the regime, conceal the inner reality of the regime from the domestic audience, can do the advertising job both outwards and inwards or, finally, may be the unfulfilled vision of the regime. This master thesis examines the eventually changing role of the Iranian constitution during the two historical eras distinguished by different political approaches. The first one is the era of Muhammad Khatami's reformist rule (1997-2005), the second is the conservative era of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2005-2013). The thesis particularly focuses on the operation of two regime institutions which are crucial for the interpretation of the Iranian constitution: The Guardian Council and the Expediency Discernment Council of the System while eventually considering the decisions and statements of the Supreme Leader of Iran. By analysing the relevant documents, the...
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The Poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad: tradition, taboo and woman
Pokorná, Mariana ; Kříhová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Malečková, Jitka (referee)
Poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad: Tradition, Taboo and the Image of a Woman This bachelor thesis concentrates on the poetry of an Iranian woman writer Forugh Farrokhzad (1934-1967). The theoretical part deals with the changes in women's situation in the modern Iranian history as well as with the concepts related to the conception of women in Iran. Briefly, it summarizes the history of literature written by Persian women and presents the biography of Forugh Farrokhzad. The practical part puts forward original Czech translations of her Persian poetry, its interpretation and analysis. The aim of the bachelor thesis is to explore, how Forugh Farrokhzad presented a woman in her poetry and how she transformed the image of a woman in Persian literature. Further, it analyses which traditions and taboos of the Iranian society the poet transgressed and on the contrary, which she abode.
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Reza Shah's Reforms Reflected in Memoirs of Socially and Politically Engaged Women
Khademi, Mona ; Kříhová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Novák, Ľubomír (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to reflect on selected modernization reforms of Reza Shah in the first period of the Pahlaví dynasty (1925-1941) from the point of view of women who studied, started families and tried to work in this period. The basic source is women's memoirs published in 2018 in Iran, by Noushin Ahmadi Khorasani. The thesis examines the reaction of women to the Shah's reforms, the consequences of social changes and, more generally, a role these women played in the process of modernization of Iran. The reforms that the work focuses on are related to the position of women in society and have had an immediate impact on their lives: for example, amendments to family laws, education, job opportunities, social activities and the type of clothing. The work is divided into two parts. The theoretical part examines the political and economic background of Iran in the second half of the 19th century and in the early 20th century until the 1940s. It also discusses Reza Shah's government and its plans and reforms for modernizing Iran, and finally the living conditions of Iranian women during this period. It describes the conditions in which they lived, what limitations they faced and what activities they engaged in. In the practical part, it examines in detail the reforms of Reza Shah in the field of...
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Reza Shah's Reforms Reflected in Memoirs of Socially and Politically Engaged Women
Khademi, Mona ; Kříhová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Novák, Ľubomír (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to reflect on selected modernization reforms of Reza Shah in the first period of the Pahlaví dynasty (1925-1941) from the point of view of women who studied, started families and tried to work in this period. The basic source is women's memoirs published in 2018 in Iran, by Noushin Ahmadi Khorasani. The thesis examines the reaction of women to the Shah's reforms, the consequences of social changes and, more generally, a role these women played in the process of modernization of Iran. The reforms that the work focuses on are related to the position of women in society and have had an immediate impact on their lives: for example, amendments to family laws, education, job opportunities, social activities and the type of clothing. The work is divided into two parts. The theoretical part examines the political and economic background of Iran in the second half of the 19th century and in the early 20th century until the 1940s. It also discusses Reza Shah's government and its plans and reforms for modernizing Iran, and finally the living conditions of Iranian women during this period. It describes the conditions in which they lived, what limitations they faced and what activities they engaged in. In the practical part, it examines in detail the reforms of Reza Shah in the field of...
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Magical charms, amulets and rituals of Bakhtiyari tribe
Vojtková, Evin ; Kříhová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Ťupek, Pavel (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with forms of folk magic in Iran with a focus on the Bakhtiyari tribe. It focuses on protection and healing magic in connection with the belief in evileyeand other negative influences. The first part of the work is based on information obtained from the study of literature, briefly characterizes the development of magic in Iran and describes protective and healing methods associated with belief in enchantment in Islam, from which some of today's forms of folk magic have established themselves. The second, exploratory part contains examples of the results of a survey among members of the Bakhtiyari tribe. The aim of the work is to present the rituals and itemsthat the Bakhtiyari use to protect against enchantment, negative situations or to treat the consequences of these external influences. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Saudi Arabia-Iran conflict and its reflection in Iranian media
Chvátilová, Romana ; Kříhová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Jermanová, Tereza (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran from the Iranian agencies' point of view, in the years 2015 and 2016. In this period, three of the most important incidents that impacted diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran took place. These were Hajj 2015, the execution of Shi'a cleric Nimr al-Nimr in 2016, and an attack on the Saudi embassy and consulate in Iran in 2016. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate how Iran portrays Saudi Arabia in the media, with the aim of establishing its own geopolitical superiority in the Persian Gulf. This will be achieved through analysing 27 selected journalistic texts, as well as examining their intensity and frequency. Selected articles will be drawn from websites of Iranian news agencies, such as IRNA, Isna, and Mehr. These are the most important news agencies in Iran. IRNA is the official news agency and is funded by the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance. Isna was established by students in order to highlight university affairs. Mehr is an official news agency managed by IIDO (Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization). The thesis has two main parts: a theoretical section and a practical section. The theoretical section describes the history of Iran and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic relationship, and it explains...
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