Literature has recorded the first execution to the last massacre. You must have heard this sentence many times: “Their work is finished.” From the mouth of a taxi driver, a working woman, a daily wage laborer, or a student who has confidently set a deadline: “They won’t see the end of 1401,” “Next year in […]...

If we consider art and artists as a part of society (and not as individuals living in a vacuum), then it can be said that the protest against all forms and types, including art, from the perspective of Karl Marx’s theory begins; against the “art for art’s sake” period of bourgeoisie, who wanted art without […]...

An exploration of Iranian revolutionary songs; from the blood of the youth of the homeland to the anthem of women. An announcement, no matter how good it is, will never be read more than once; but a song, learned by heart, is repeated over and over again. These are some of the words of Joe […]...

The seasons of protest and movement among the people have always been accompanied by the support of artists and those with a sense of taste and eloquence; those who have used the tools of art to speak for the people and shed light on their problems, and be their voice. This season has once again […]...

A brief note on the relationship between art and revolution. Socrates did not like tragedy and the reason he gave was very simple: “tragedy is beneficial.” This usefulness later became one of the fundamental principles of tragic writing, theorized by tragedians such as Sophocles. In simple terms, this usefulness referred to promoting a universal perspective […]...

The largest privatization in the history of Iran took place over the past few weeks, with 12% of the shares of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Company being transferred to two state buyers, worth over 118 trillion tomans. However, considering the nature of the buyers, this transfer cannot be considered a change of ownership to the private […]...

Companionate economy and power of solidarity Although news related to the release of dual Iranian-American prisoners and the freeing of seven billion dollars of blocked Iranian currency in South Korea has been lost in recent developments regarding nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, it continues to be at the forefront of domestic and […]...

“Concerns about social upheavals on one hand, and the way in which forces deal with these social upheavals on the other hand, have created the grounds for a change and transformation. According to Dr. Mehdi Motaharnia, this could be a reason for the promotion of the police or law enforcement in Iran from within the […]...

At first, it may be necessary to define security – especially in our important discussion of mental security – so that we can understand its connection to life. Security is a state of individual needs and desires that is a fundamental and prerequisite psychological need for our personal and social growth. As a result of […]...

The report of the investigation and examination of Mobarakeh Steel, which was read in parliament, caused a wave of reactions in society. According to this report, at least 2,200 violations were discovered in the activities of this company between the years 2018 and 2021, ranging from corruption and bribery to gifts and illegal payments to […]...

One of the recent plans that has been put on the agenda of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is the comprehensive plan for banking in the Islamic Republic, which has caused a lot of controversy, especially in economic circles. Both active and retired bank managers, as well as former central bank executives, have opposed it. Private […]...

Representation of violence in Iranian artworks and films, as well as religious rituals such as self-flagellation, can contribute to an increase in the inclination and action towards violence against oneself, which manifests in the form of self-harm. The phenomenon of self-harm is considered a social issue in the world, and is particularly prevalent among young […]...