Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Associate Professor, Political Science, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
2 PHD student of Kharazmi university
Abstract
The transition from the Pahlavi regime to the Islamic Republic was marked by a revolutionary ethos that championed the eradication of economic corruption, class disparities, and the concentration of national wealth in the hands of the ruling elite. This perception of wealth as a societal ill had been deeply embedded in the public consciousness over the years. It was believed that this transformation could be achieved by stigmatizing wealth accumulation and emphasizing concepts like equality and social justice. This paper delves into the question of how the concept of wealth has undergone a metamorphosis in Iran since the Islamic Revolution.
Drawing upon Theodore Robert's theory of relative deprivation, the paper argues that certain factors and events have contributed to the transformation of wealth acquisition into a valued attribute within the post-revolutionary social order. To substantiate this claim, the paper examines the approaches adopted by successive post-revolutionary governments and their degree of alignment with the revolutionary ideals. The research data is gathered through documentary sources and analyzed using a descriptive-analytical approach.
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