Fashion and the Representation of Distinction: From Personal Taste to Class System/ Naeimeh Doostdar

What is seen on the streets today is not merely a variety of styles, but a silent, ongoing competition between social classes—inscribed on the surface of the body. Hair color, eyebrow shape, the cut of a manteau, and even the quality of makeup have become markers that reveal opportunities, limitations, and economic divides. In a […]...

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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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Child Labor in Iran: The Silent Outcry for Social Justice/ Hossein Yazdi

The phenomenon of child labor in Iran serves as a full-length mirror reflecting entrenched economic injustice, educational inequality, and foundational flaws in social policymaking. Drawing on official statistics, global reports, and reputable research, this article demonstrates how institutionalized poverty, forced migration, and ineffective protective legislation push children into the hidden labor market. This process not […]...

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Pension Funds: From the Dream of Security to the Crisis of Reality/ Morteza Hamounian

During the Roman Empire, soldiers received money or land after completing their service. That is, when a soldier ended his military duty and was to be discharged with honor, he was granted a payment and sometimes a plot of land. A similar system existed in ancient China and Greece. Later, during the Middle Ages, guilds […]...

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Retirees’ Accounts of Life with Inadequate Pensions/ Azar Taherabadi

Pension funds in Iran have been struggling with financial crises for years—a crisis that has now reached the brink of bankruptcy, leaving millions of retirees facing fear and economic instability. According to official data, the Civil Servants Pension Fund (CSPF), the Social Security Organization, and the Armed Forces Pension Fund cover a significant portion of […]...

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Women Kolbars: The Burden of Poverty on Forgotten Shoulders/ Pardis Parsa

Kolbari, a practice most common in the provinces of Kurdistan, Kermanshah, and West Azerbaijan, is a phenomenon tightly intertwined with structural poverty, underdevelopment, and centralized governance policies. The state, through continuous underdevelopment of non-Shia and non-Persian regions, has exacerbated this issue—particularly in the Kurdish border areas. Years of neglect, historical insecurity, and a securitized view […]...

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Fire in the heart of “Aghajan” / Azar Taherabad

The hot summer morning air in “Aghajan” is bitter; the smell of burning smoke, city sewage left in the streets, and the strong scent of mixed substances. The approximate distance from this neighborhood to the heart of the city is about ten minutes. From the moment I step into the neighborhood, I realize that this […]...

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Exclusive Report by Peace Mark Monthly Magazine on Poppy Cultivation in Iran/ Azar Taherabadi

In a forgotten corner of Iran—where development plans have long been abandoned—deep within the harsh mountains of the Zagros, among cracked soil and rains that no longer come, live villagers and farmers whose choices oscillate between death and destitution. For these people, cultivating poppies is not an act of greed but one of desperation—an agonizing […]...

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Truck Drivers’ Strike: A Symbol of Economic Crisis and Government Inaction/ Roozbeh Bolhari

For several days, a very large number of cities across Iran witnessed a truck drivers’ strike—an action that began on the first of Khordad (May 22, 2025) and, due to its scale and its reflection on social media and in public opinion, forced officials of the Islamic Republic to respond. Truck drivers protested a wide […]...

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An Interview with Citizens on the Daily Impacts of Internet Filtering/ Dina Ghalibaf

Internet filtering in Iran has become one of the most complex and serious social and economic issues. This policy has not only affected citizens’ daily lives but also challenged public perceptions of trust and transparency in governance. In this report, we visited Enghelab Street, one of the busiest areas in Tehran, to speak with various […]...

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Afghan immigrants, opportunity or threat? / Fereshteh Goli

  The attractiveness of Iran for Afghan migrants. According to statistics from the International Organization for Migration, after the Taliban regained control, seventy percent of Afghan refugees have migrated to Iran. Despite the actions taken and the negative attitude of Iranian society towards migrants, which is also prominent in Afghanistan, what secret lies in choosing […]...

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A Look at the Legal and Economic Issues of Contractual Workers in 1403/ Musa Barzin

In 1403, similar to previous years, the minimum wages of workers at various levels increased. We witnessed an increase of almost 35%. However, this amount is not enough to cover the expenses of a normal life, according to many experts. In other words, a citizen who is expected to have a normal life in exchange […]...

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