Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Iranian NGO, non-governmental organizations, democratization, government policy
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Political Science
Abstract
To understand modern politics, it is vital to study democracy. During the 1990’s, the number of people living in democracy doubled from one-third of the world’s population to two-thirds. Some countries overthrew authoritarian governments to achieve democracy (1). Often Non- Governmental Organizations, non- profit organizations working toward social and political change in a society, and other sectors of civil society aid in democratization. NGOs act as a check on governments, challenging them to enact legislation and follow laws relating to their specific goals. Examining the relationship of an authoritarian government with Nongovernmental Organizations provides insight into the current level of democracy and democratic outlook of a country.
Recommended Citation
Baradaran, Shima and Griffin, Dr. John
(2014)
"Iranian NGOs, the State and Democratization,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 291.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/291