Iranian Journal of Sociology

Abstract Based on Habermas theory of Knowlage and human interests,  the authors analays the articles of Iranian journal of sociology from 1381 till 1384. The findings shows that among 86 article: 59 article have Naturwissenschaften approach, 25 article have Geisteswissenschaften and 2 ones have emancipatory approach. Although positivism is dominant on sociology of Iran, but there is a disturbance in theory and methodology and relationship between them. While the only aim of positivism is social engineering,  Iranian positivism doesnot attention to it. In the Geisteswissenschaften, there is a great  inconsistency in the structural of articles. For example, The presence of universal concept and rules beside particular ones. althogh the aim of this knowlage is understanding social phenomena and regarding to the cultural differences, but Iranian sociology dosent attention to it. Ultimately, wherase there are some epistemological problems in Iranian sociology, there isn’t distinct intrest in it except personal interest.

Abstract This paper is an attempt to evaluate the progress of the formation of “nation-state” in Iran. Contrary to scholars who argue that the process of “nation-state” building in Iran has not progressed during the last century, this paper illustrates how contemporary Iran has successfully cultivated most of the key features and elements of modern nation-states. It will, however, also focus on the main weaknesses of nation-state in Iran which are generally to do with the failure to develop a modern democracy. After a review of the theoretical literature on the features of modern-nation states, this paper will argue that the increasing institutional differentiation and division of labor, growth of middle class, growth of service and industry sector as opposed to agriculture sector, improved civil awareness, increasing involvement of women in public sphere, expansion of communications and media, rise of NGOs, and dominance of democratic discourse which are all among the features of contemporary Iranian society and politics, have set a suitable stage for the remedy of the democratic weaknesses of nation-state in Iran

Abstract Tendency towards New Religious Movements (NRMs) among young university students in Iran, in spite of sovereignty of religious state, is a new phenomenon which deserves an exact study. The present study seeks to describe the tendency rate towards NRMs among university students, as well as to explore some social correlates of it. Survey method is used for conducting the study. By means of multi-stage sampling procedure, 400 students of all state universities located in the Tehran city have been selected randomly, to fill up the self-administered questionnaire which consists of some scales regarding tendency towards NMRs, religiosity, and ethnic identity. The results of the study show that 9/4 percent of university students reported high tendency towards NRMs, as compared with 41/7 percent of them who had declared low tendency. The analyses of data indicate that the highest tendency towards NMRs has reported by those students who were unmarried, were studying in the faculties of Fine Arts and Humanities, belonged to Lor, Turk, and Kurd ethnic groups, engaged in a part-time job, and their parents were originated from higher social class. Furthermore, a non-significant gender difference in tendency towards NMRs is found, namely; female as compared with male students, had reported higher tendency towards NMRs. Finally, results of correlation coefficients showed that there were significant, reverse correlations between tendency towards NMRs with the degree of religiosity as well as tendency of students towards ethnic identity. These findings emphasize on more attention to NRMs and its dimensions in Iran, particularly by scholars, researchers, and policy makers.

Abstract This research has studied altruism in social relationships and effective causes on it in the yasouj and has attempted to determine rate of the altruism among citizens and to investigate relationships between the altruism to empathy, social responsibility,cost-benefit analysis and demographic variables. Research method is cross-sectional survey, statistical society is all of individuals aged 15 through 65, in which 386 subjects were selected by means of  random multi - stage sampling. Measurment tool is a questionnaire, that construct validity through factor analysis has been used  for determination of the validity and the reliability was measured by means of cronbach alpha coefficient. Research findings in relation to initial purpose, show; rate of altruism, is significantly more than actual mean of altruism. The findings also indicate that there is no significant relationship between empathy and altruism, but social responsibility and cost-reward analysis have significant effect on altruism. Analysis of relationships among variables in regard with dimensions of every variables shows, there is comolex interactions between independent variables to altruism.

Abstract   This paper tries to criticize the linear (evolutionary) reading of Durkheim`s theory- which ignored all different histories in the favor of dominant history- either at evolutionary material determination level or at the level of its approach to consciousness. for  this reason by constructing the concept of gravity of mechanical solidarity  proposes  a dialectical relationship between various kinds of solidarity in different historical periods. This is primarily  based on Giddens`s discontinuist interpretation of modern history  and avoiding transitional period approach. Then in empirical level, by operationalzing the above concepts and applying quantitative methods in Tehran, the relationship between gravity of mechanical solidarity  and abnormal Forms has been examined. In so doing, the effect of particular concepts inscribed in abnormal Forms on gravity of mechanical solidarity    has been revealed. And several phenomena which previous readings were enable to explain or consider them as exceptional has been conceptualized.   

Abstract This paper tries to criticize the linear (evolutionary) reading of Durkheim`s theory- which ignored all different histories in the favor of dominant history- either at evolutionary material determination level or at the level of its approach to consciousness. for  this reason by constructing the concept of gravity of mechanical solidarity  proposes  a dialectical relationship between various kinds of solidarity in different historical periods. This is primarily  based on Giddens`s discontinuist interpretation of modern history  and avoiding transitional period approach. Then in empirical level, by operationalzing the above concepts and applying quantitative methods in Tehran, the relationship between gravity of mechanical solidarity  and abnormal Forms has been examined. In so doing, the effect of particular concepts inscribed in abnormal Forms on gravity of mechanical solidarity    has been revealed. And several phenomena which previous readings were enable to explain or consider them as exceptional has been conceptualized.   

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