Center for women's and family Studies ,University of TehranWoman in Development & Politics2538-31247320090923Categorization of fashion in Tehran: an emphasize on women's clothingCategorization of fashion in Tehran: an emphasize on women's clothing19694FAMehriBaharMaryamZareJournal Article19700101Fashion is an aspect of Tehran's (and Iran) modernity which represents itself in various forms and is thus changing rapidly. This study aims to illustrate various forms of fashion (women's clothing and hair coverings) in Tehran by means of photos and statements. In this survey 2 main questions are answered: "what are different forms of fashion?", which factors control the development and spread of fashion and how is fashion formed ?”. This survey is a case study and the samples are selected from shopping centers related to fashion. In this research in addition to recording different forms of fashion, interviews are conducted with those involved in fashion using a questionnaire. Different kinds of clothing and hair covering, from the simplest forms to the most up to date fashion, are thus categorized. In addition, using Zimel theory, the development and spread of fashion in the society is discussed, mainly focusing on three factors including fashion consumers, fashion distributors and society. It is concluded that, although development and spread of fashion is affected by global society and distributors, the main interacting factor is the consumers that while accepting it, make changes especially in its usage and meaningFashion is an aspect of Tehran's (and Iran) modernity which represents itself in various forms and is thus changing rapidly. This study aims to illustrate various forms of fashion (women's clothing and hair coverings) in Tehran by means of photos and statements. In this survey 2 main questions are answered: "what are different forms of fashion?", which factors control the development and spread of fashion and how is fashion formed ?”. This survey is a case study and the samples are selected from shopping centers related to fashion. In this research in addition to recording different forms of fashion, interviews are conducted with those involved in fashion using a questionnaire. Different kinds of clothing and hair covering, from the simplest forms to the most up to date fashion, are thus categorized. In addition, using Zimel theory, the development and spread of fashion in the society is discussed, mainly focusing on three factors including fashion consumers, fashion distributors and society. It is concluded that, although development and spread of fashion is affected by global society and distributors, the main interacting factor is the consumers that while accepting it, make changes especially in its usage and meaningCenter for women's and family Studies ,University of TehranWoman in Development & Politics2538-31247320090923An Evaluation of factors affecting women's safety in urban environmentsAn Evaluation of factors affecting women's safety in urban environments19695FAMohamad RezaBemanianMojtabaRafieianEZabetianJournal Article19700101Center for women's and family Studies ,University of TehranWoman in Development & Politics2538-31247320090923An evaluation of effect of "Facilitator Project" in Increasing Rural Women’sCase studying: )Mazol village of central district, Nieshabour city)An evaluation of effect of "Facilitator Project" in Increasing Rural Women’sCase studying: )Mazol village of central district, Nieshabour city)19696FAKhadijehBoozarjomehri0000000160271898FaridehNayebzadehJournal Article19700101Center for women's and family Studies ,University of TehranWoman in Development & Politics2538-31247320090923A Future Research on the Status of Women's Employment in Middle East Case Study of IranA Future Research on the Status of Women's Employment in Middle East Case Study of Iran19697FAZahraPishgahifardZahraPishgahi FardJournal Article19700101Center for women's and family Studies ,University of TehranWoman in Development & Politics2538-31247320090923Explaining rural womens' participation in extension education program based on Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation modelExplaining rural womens' participation in extension education program based on Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation model19698FAKiumarsZarafshaniKHOSHGHADAMKHALEDIMansourGhanianJournal Article19700101Over the past decades, participatory approaches to development have been the center of attention not only as a means to sustainable development but also as an end. Although women's role in rural development is emphasized, their participation in extension educational programs is nevertheless limited. Using Sherry Aronstein theoretical framework, the descriptive-survey research aims to determine the level of participation among rural women. Considering Krejcie and Morgan (1980) table of sample size, multistage random sampling is used to select 120 rural women. The results follow Sherry Arnstein's ladder from bottom to top sequentially as manipulation, therapy, informing, consultation, placation, partnership, delegated power, and citizen control. Findings reveal that rural women are more on manipulation level (non-participation) and less on placation level (tokenism). Results also show that there is a significant difference between women's participation and educational level as well as marital status. Finally, recommendations are provided to enhance rural women's participation in extension education programs.Over the past decades, participatory approaches to development have been the center of attention not only as a means to sustainable development but also as an end. Although women's role in rural development is emphasized, their participation in extension educational programs is nevertheless limited. Using Sherry Aronstein theoretical framework, the descriptive-survey research aims to determine the level of participation among rural women. Considering Krejcie and Morgan (1980) table of sample size, multistage random sampling is used to select 120 rural women. The results follow Sherry Arnstein's ladder from bottom to top sequentially as manipulation, therapy, informing, consultation, placation, partnership, delegated power, and citizen control. Findings reveal that rural women are more on manipulation level (non-participation) and less on placation level (tokenism). Results also show that there is a significant difference between women's participation and educational level as well as marital status. Finally, recommendations are provided to enhance rural women's participation in extension education programs.Center for women's and family Studies ,University of TehranWoman in Development & Politics2538-31247320090923A survey on the experience of "self" in internet-based communications of women: A Case Study of 15-29 years old female internet users in the City of Saghez, IranA survey on the experience of "self" in internet-based communications of women: A Case Study of 15-29 years old female internet users in the City of Saghez, Iran19699FAHamidAbdollahian0000-0003-4852-5300AwatRezaniaJournal Article19700101This paper examines the question of women’s self in virtual space and analyzes how women in the city of Saghez, in the western Iranian province of Kurdistan, experience “self”. Methodologically, the researcher conducts the survey based on the data provided by a case study among 15 to 29 years old female internet users in the city of Saghez. The problem of this analysis lies in the question of how the experience of "female’s self" takes place through the communications of female users. In order to tackle this problem, Lacanian theory of self (Lacan, 1988; Shawver, 1998) and Zizek’s (2008) considerations regarding formation of self in virtual space are utilized. A field study based on qualitative approach of collecting data consisting of direct observation and written and oral structured interviews is carried out. The data is then categorically coded and is classified. The findings are thus used to support our theoretical framework. The results of this study indicate that the experience of female self in internet-based communication is affected by some type of lack of confidence that the users felt was present in the virtual space. Meanwhile, the users combine their confidence anxieties with established norms and beliefs which they had learned in the real world.This paper examines the question of women’s self in virtual space and analyzes how women in the city of Saghez, in the western Iranian province of Kurdistan, experience “self”. Methodologically, the researcher conducts the survey based on the data provided by a case study among 15 to 29 years old female internet users in the city of Saghez. The problem of this analysis lies in the question of how the experience of "female’s self" takes place through the communications of female users. In order to tackle this problem, Lacanian theory of self (Lacan, 1988; Shawver, 1998) and Zizek’s (2008) considerations regarding formation of self in virtual space are utilized. A field study based on qualitative approach of collecting data consisting of direct observation and written and oral structured interviews is carried out. The data is then categorically coded and is classified. The findings are thus used to support our theoretical framework. The results of this study indicate that the experience of female self in internet-based communication is affected by some type of lack of confidence that the users felt was present in the virtual space. Meanwhile, the users combine their confidence anxieties with established norms and beliefs which they had learned in the real world.Center for women's and family Studies ,University of TehranWoman in Development & Politics2538-31247320090923Assessing the conformity of Social status of female faculty members with resolutions of Higher Council of Cultural RevolutionAssessing the conformity of Social status of female faculty members with resolutions of Higher Council of Cultural Revolution19700FAMahdiAghapourMehrnooshPazargadiGhasemAzadi AhmadabadiJournal Article19700101