3) How did the 1979 ‘Islamic Revolution’ affect the Iranian polity and society? Examine the nature and causes of recent protests by working class people in Iran. (250 Words)

After 1979 Islamic revolution, Iran assumed semi presidential republic. The societal unrest stopped.

Recent protests in iran are more of anti government protests (similar to Arab Spring or Jasmine revolution, though not of the similar intensity), the protests is due ti the economic sanctions on iran due to which the government is not able to provide economic benefits to the people, poverty is rising, oil economy has been shattered.
1. On of the most innovative thing seen in the recent protests in iran: smartphones have played an active role in spreading the protests