<Li> The game of Polo originated with Iranian tribes in ancient times and was regularly seen throughout the country until the revolution of 1979 where it became associated with the monarchy . It continues to be played, but only in rural areas and discreetly . Recently, as of 2005, it has been acquiring an increasingly higher profile . In March 2006, there was a highly publicised tournament and all significant matches are now televised . </Li> <Li> The Iranian Zoor Khaneh </Li> <P> Since the 1979 Revolution, Iranian women have had more opportunities in some areas and more restrictions in others . One of the striking features of the Revolution was the large scale participation of women from traditional backgrounds in demonstrations leading up to the overthrow of the monarchy . The Iranian women who had gained confidence and higher education during the Pahlavi era participated in demonstrations against the Shah to topple the monarchy . The culture of education for women was established by the time of revolution so that even after the revolution, large numbers of women entered civil service and higher education, and in 1996 fourteen women were elected to the Islamic Consultative Assembly . In 2003, Iran's first woman judge during the Pahlavi era, Shirin Ebadi, won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting human rights . </P> <P> According to a UNESCO world survey, at the primary level of enrollment Iran has the highest female to male ratio in the world among sovereign nations, with a female to male ratio of 1.22: 1.00 . By 1999, Iran had 140 female publishers, enough to hold an exhibition of books and magazines published by women . As of 2005, 65% of Iran's university students and 43% of its salaried workers were women . and as of early 2007 nearly 70% of Iran's science and engineering students are women . This has led to many female school and university graduates being under - utilized . This is beginning to have an effect on Iranian society and was a contributing factor to protests by Iranian youth . </P>

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