Roksana Bahramitash, PhD, is a McGill sociology graduate currently working as a Montreal-based independent scholar, writer, and consultant. She is the author of several books on gender and political economy, and she has worked as Senior Gender and Employment Advisor for international organizations such as the United Nation Development Office. She has been engaged in field work and consulting research in Iran since 2004. Atena Sadegh is Consultant for Private Sector Development with Étude Économique Conseil, working on projects around the world on subjects ranging from understanding labour market needs to assessing women's financial capabilities.Negin Sattari is a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, and an instructor in sociology. Her research focuses on women's work and employment.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Social Economy and Women in Iran.- 3. Women’s Role in the Political Economy: An Overview.- 4. Islamist, Islamic and Muslim Women.- 5. Informal Networks of Religious Women and Social Economy.- 6. Conclusion.