On the Necessity of Historical Vigilance Against the Destructive Wave of Nouveau Riche Culture/ Marziyeh Mohebbbi

They do not know what to do with their windfall fortunes, nor how to convince their peers, friends, acquaintances, and the general public that they have swiftly ascended the ladders of prosperity, civilization, and wealth—so rapidly, in fact, that they now count themselves among the legendary elite and aristocracy. Sometimes, they showcase their financial power […]...

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Why is cultural criticism necessary? / Mehrdad Naghibi

Criticism of culture is a necessary matter for social dynamism. For over a century, Iranian society has been firmly rooted in various efforts to maintain ancient structures of tyranny, and its extent has reached a critical stage. In such a situation, whether willingly or unwillingly, the issue of cultural analysis becomes necessary, as cultural crises […]...

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Our culture and its relationship with democracy / Majid Shia Ali

You have probably encountered views that suggest democracy requires cultural prerequisites and that society lacks these prerequisites culturally. To justify this view, various comparisons are made to belittle Iranian society compared to developed countries. From driving in heavy city traffic compared to driving conditions in Northern European countries, to the proposal of a per capita […]...

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Why is cultural generalization important? / Mehrdad Naghibi

More than ever, censorship and inspection policies by authoritarian governments have taken complex forms, to the point that in societies under the rule of tyranny and cultural suffocation, censorship and the policy of elimination have become a guillotine. In Iran, the issue of censorship, both in the Shah regime and in the Islamic Republic, has […]...

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The cultural consequences of marginalization/Mari Mohammad

Housing is one of the universal and non-discriminatory rights for all human beings. In addition to emphasizing this right in the field of human rights, Maslow, in the field of psychology, considers housing as one of the basic human needs. The lack of realization of this right and need not only deprives humans of thinking […]...

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The culture was lost in exile/ Reza Najafi

This is a caption This is a caption. Reza Najafi Exile and even migration, even if it is voluntary, is inherently a difficult and sometimes devastating experience; however, this experience is doubly difficult and risky for writers or generally for members of the cultural community. Sometimes migration may mean opening new horizons and benefiting from […]...

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