Forgotten Territories in the Iranian Home: Issues of Segregation

This article addresses issues associated with segregation and gender discrimination in the traditional culture of Iranian home. The concept of Iranian home with an emphasis on its territories and social characteristics, as well as segregation and gender aspects, was investigated. Using expert opinio...

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Main Authors: Mojtaba Valibeigi, Sakineh Maroofi, Sara Danay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ural Federal University 2022-04-01
Series:Changing Societies & Personalities
Online Access:https://changing-sp.com/ojs/index.php/csp/article/view/334
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Summary:This article addresses issues associated with segregation and gender discrimination in the traditional culture of Iranian home. The concept of Iranian home with an emphasis on its territories and social characteristics, as well as segregation and gender aspects, was investigated. Using expert opinions, seven house samples were analyzed. Following a review of plans and maps, interviews, and visual observations, a content analysis of activities, social relations, and physical features was conducted. The results show that individual values have been forgotten, and the privacy is defined as a collective state for a family. Under the management of the father, home has a biological and economic nature. All household activities and social relationships are determined by gender. Among the things having distinct segregation attributes are permanent house elements, such as walls and entrances. Finally, it seems that the culture of Iranian home further emphasizes such concepts as confidentiality, purity, cooperation, and humility.
ISSN:2587-6104
2587-8964