https://www.jwss.ir/ Women's Strategic Studies en daily 1 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0330 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0330 https://www.jwss.ir/article_240238.html The present research has been conducted with the aim of re-examining gender justice in the discourse of the Islamic Revolution from a futures-oriented perspective. The main issue is how to reproduce and guide the semantic system of women in the face of emerging cultural, social, and identity challenges. The research method is qualitative and interpretive, utilizing discourse analysis based on Laclau and Mouffe's framework and analyzing future-building trends. Data were collected and analyzed through document analysis of the Leader's statements, macro documents, and discursive texts. The findings indicate that the discourse of the Islamic Revolution has articulated concepts such as motherhood, chastity, civilizational role, and social responsibility based on the central signifier of "human dignity of women," presenting a balanced model of the Muslim woman. This discourse has adopted strategies such as redefining concepts, identity modeling, and strengthening indigenous discourse in response to trends like radical feminism, gender deconstruction, and family disintegration. The conclusion of the research shows that gender justice in the discourse of the Islamic Revolution is part of its civilizational and divine system, and it can only achieve sustainability and inspiration at both domestic and global levels through conceptual re-creation and strategic agency. https://www.jwss.ir/article_240242.html Students and clerics, as active activists and main elements of the religious institution, play a decisive role in the production and reproduction of Islamic values. The victory of the Islamic Revolution and the spread of new technologies have opened a new arena for the religious and social activism of this group, and their propaganda and social activism have led them to the media, especially virtual social networks. In this space, female students, as half of the society, have a high capacity for scientific and social activism in various fields. The specialized social network "Kawsar Net" has provided a significant capacity for scientific, research, and social activism by connecting more than one hundred thousand women seminarians to the systems of the sisters' seminaries. However, the network faces fundamental challenges that prevent Kawsar Net from becoming an effective platform for culture-building, explaining religious teachings, and defending the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.In order to identify obstacles and provide strategies for making sister students' activism on virtual social networks more efficient, this research has used a qualitative approach in the data collection stage, using the interview technique, and in the data analysis stage, using exploratory content analysis, which allows for the discovery and explanation of hidden themes and patterns.Efficiency strategies include human capital development, educational support, strengthening networking, media literacy, and implementing elite development programs with a focus on content coverage and activism skills. https://www.jwss.ir/article_233240.html Women, as part of the human capital of any society, can play a decisive role in governing the country with their political participation; Accordingly, the present study was conducted with the aim of examining the impact of political marketing perceptions on women's political participation in presidential elections. The statistical population of this study consisted of women over 18 years of age eligible to vote throughout the country. Given the unlimited number of the statistical population, a sample of 384 people was selected using the Cochran formula using a convenient random sampling method. In this study, variance-based structural equations were used to test the hypotheses and model using the partial least squares method using SPSS and SMART-PLS statistical software. The results of the study showed that a statistically significant relationship was observed between the use of political marketing strategies and the level of voter participation in political activities. This finding indicates that the use of political marketing tactics can have a vital impact on voter political participation. It was also shown that developing marketing communications can serve as an effective strategy to enhance a candidate's performance and reputation from the perspective of female voters. https://www.jwss.ir/article_240241.html Personal space and psychological bubble are key concepts in the field of environmental psychology that affect people's perception of security and comfort. During pregnancy, the size of the personal space of pregnant women is different from normal conditions, and especially in non-personal spaces, the entry of people and objects into this area can lead to undesirable physical and psychological effects. This area of knowledge has received less attention in the design of obstetrics and gynecology hospital spaces. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the requirements for designing hospital spaces based on the personal space of pregnant women. This study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of method. Data collection was carried out in two ways: documentary and field study based on semi-structured interview. After collection and classification, the research data were analyzed qualitatively and compared with theoretical findings, and finally a set of design guidelines were extracted and compiled. The results showed that pregnant women's perception of personal space is influenced by several factors; however, pregnant women consider the possibility of controlling privacy, lighting, sound, and temperature, the presence of a familiar companion, and respecting gender privacy as the most important design requirements. https://www.jwss.ir/article_240240.html Iran’s rapid demographic transition, characterized by declining fertility, increasing marriage age, and increasing elderly population, poses challenges to national development and social sustainability. Although general population policies are being communicated, fragmented implementation and lack of adaptation to the context of society limit potential effectiveness. This study develops a comprehensive, multilevel, and participatory policy framework aimed at increasing fertility and sustaining a young population in Iran using the classical grounded theory method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus groups with fourteen key stakeholders, including policymakers, health professionals, demographers, and cultural experts. Following grand theory coding procedures, the main theme of “strategic synergy within a participatory and justice-oriented governance framework” was identified. The final conceptual model includes six strategic domains: cultural and social, administrative and economic system, health and sanitation, social welfare, land planning and migration, and population management. These findings suggest that isolated or top-down reproductive interventions are not sufficient. An effective policy requires systematic synergies between cultural narratives, reproductive health services, family-oriented taxation, gender-sensitive employment reforms, and place-based justice. In addition, the active participation of intermediary institutions such as counseling centers, civil society organizations, and local councils is essential to translate population goals into tangible social actions. https://www.jwss.ir/article_240239.html Introduction: Continuous study and monitoring of the population is an inevitable necessity with the aim of achieving appropriate planning for the comprehensive development of the country; because matching the population of a country with climatic, geographical conditions, facilities, capacities, God-given and human resources, and utilizing them properly is the secret of the success of any country in the path of development and progress. For this purpose, this research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the demographic identity card in Khuzestan province. Method: The present research is exploratory in terms of purpose and based on a mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative) in terms of implementation. For this purpose, data were collected using purposive sampling and semi-structured interview methods, and 45 health experts, professors of the University of Medical Sciences, and demographic experts of Khuzestan province (metropolitan cities of Ahvaz, Dezful, Behbahan, and Abadan) were analyzed until theoretical saturation was reached, and then the data were examined using the structural analysis method of interaction effects of the Mikamak. Findings: Based on the research findings, changing lifestyles and modern lifestyle thinking, phobia of childbirth, the priority of freedom over restraint, politicization of demographic issues, rethinking the meaning of a child (cost-benefit), the impact of cyberspace on the family, parent-centered concerns, the duality of conflict and hope of women, and distrust of government policies are among the influential causal conditions. A https://www.jwss.ir/article_233242.html Today, women play an increasingly prominent role in cultural entrepreneurial activities, particularly in the field of handicrafts. Accordingly, this research aimed to identify and prioritize the key success factors of women’s cultural entrepreneurship (with a focus on the handicrafts sector in Arak city) using a mixed-method (qualitative–quantitative) approach.In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 women handicraft entrepreneurs in Arak. Through manual coding of the interviews, 430 initial codes and 58 secondary codes were extracted, ultimately resulting in the identification of 8 themes, which were presented in the form of a success-capitals model.In the quantitative phase, to prioritize the identified factors, a questionnaire was designed and distributed among 12 experts in the field. The Best-Worst Method (BWM) was used for data analysis. The steps included defining the set of criteria, selecting the best and worst criteria, performing pairwise comparisons of the best and worst criteria with others, and calculating the optimal weights.The results showed that the factors influencing the success of women handicraft entrepreneurs in Arak city, in order of priority, are: (1) economic and infrastructural capital, (2) psychological capital, (3) entrepreneurial career capital, (4) political capital, (5) motivational capital, (6) cultural capital, (7) social capital, and (8) spiritual capital. https://www.jwss.ir/article_233239.html This study, through a fundamental reinterpretation of the concept of *ḥijāb* within the framework of Qur'anic anthropology and the Transcendent Philosophy (*ḥikmat-e muta‘āliyah*), argues that *ḥijāb* is not merely a juridical ruling or a social obligation, but an ontological and existential structure that serves as a necessary condition for the realization of the human vicegerency (*khilāfah*) and the divine breath (*nafkhah ilāhī*) in human existence. Employing a mystical–philosophical approach rooted in the principles of Ṣadrā's philosophy and Ibn ‘Arabī's mysticism, the study presents *ḥijāb* as the primordial veil of human existence—a metaphysical covering that prepares the ground for the manifestation of the Divine. The central innovation of this research lies in its radical redefinition of *ḥijāb*, shifting it from a legalistic framework to an ontological vessel for the emergence of divine reality. This fresh perspective opens new avenues for a deeper and transformative understanding in the philosophy of religion and theoretical mysticism. Furthermore, it lays a robust foundation for new theorization in comparative mysticism. This analysis unveils a broader horizon for understanding the relationship between *ḥijāb*, the cosmic order, and religious anthropology, and it highlights the pivotal role of *ḥijāb* in the process of realizing the divine vicegerency in the human being. https://www.jwss.ir/article_233241.html The family allowance—or in contemporary terms, the child allowance—refers to financial aid provided by the government to parents for the upbringing and care of their children. However, a review of Iranian laws concerning child allowance reveals that, within the public sector salary and wage system, after the enactment of the Unified Payment System for Government Employees and the Civil Service Management Act, the concepts of family allowance and child allowance were separated. They are now considered distinct forms of financial aid, calculated based on salary coefficients and benefits, granted to married male employees, and in exceptional cases, to female employees who are heads of households. Due to contradictions in employment regulations, administrative directives, and prevailing judicial practices, the main research question here is: What is the fundamental rationale behind the family allowance, and why has it been distinguished from the child allowance? Additionally, what are the eligibility criteria for employed women to receive these benefits? This study, using a descriptive-analytical approach by examining legal provisions and judicial practices, concludes that the family allowance and child allowance in Iran's legal system have deviated from their original purpose. The existing laws, particularly Clause 4 of Article 68 of the Civil Service Management Act, should be revised to ensure that working women can benefit from these allowances, in line with policies promoting marriage and childbearing. https://www.jwss.ir/article_240668.html The legal concept of domicile plays a foundational role in civil law, determining territorial jurisdiction, effecting judicial service of process, and realizing procedural justice. According to Article 1005 of the Iranian Civil Code, a married woman's domicile is contingent upon her husband's, classifying it among mandatory domiciles. In contrast, Article 12 of the Family Protection Act (2013), by permitting the initiation of family lawsuits at the wife's place of residence, recognizes a form of independent domicile for her. The central question of this research is whether Article 12 signifies the legislature's departure from the rule of the wife's mandatory domicile or merely constitutes a limited exception to Article 1005. The significance and necessity of this inquiry lie in the fact that its answer carries substantial implications for family proceedings, the balance of spousal rights, and a modern understanding of jurisdictional competence in family disputes. Furthermore, the evolution of judicial practice and the emergence of electronic litigation systems (such as the Sana System) have prompted a re-examination of this institution from the perspective of procedural justice. This study adopts a descriptive-analytical method, based on a systematic interpretation of legal provisions in light of Imamiyyah jurisprudence principles, fair trial standards, rulings of the Supreme Court, and advisory opinions from the Judiciary. https://www.jwss.ir/article_245773.html This study aims to explain the role of the family in preventive crime policy and provide an integrated analysis of high-risk behaviors and institutional responses. The study was designed with a mixed (quantitative-qualitative) approach and data were collected through surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus groups with youth, parents, and experts in social and legal fields. The findings show that structural-economic pressures, social inequalities, and weaknesses in basic family functions, including supervision, emotional cohesion, and effective communication, play a decisive role in the formation of high-risk behaviors. At the same time, the ineffectiveness of institutional responses, the dispersion of policies, and the lack of intersectoral coordination have reduced the effectiveness of preventive policies. The results also indicate significant differences in behavioral patterns and support needs based on gender and place of residence (urban, marginal, and rural). The research suggests that a preventive crime policy should be designed with the family as its center and at three levels: immediate support, medium-term empowerment, and long-term structural reforms, and that effective links between the family, local institutions, and the criminal justice system should be strengthened.