The Socio-Cultural Nature of an Iranian Oligarchic Family: The Rashidians

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1 Associate Professor at the Department of The History and Civilization of Islamic Nation, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran

2 PhD and contemporary history researcher

3 Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, Institute of Humanities,Tehran, Iran

10.30465/cps.2025.50535.3478

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This article focuses on the movements and approaches of one of the influential families of the Pahlavi period, the Rashidians, and examines their characteristics from a socio-cultural perspective, As it seeks to answer the question, what were the components that constituted the socio-cultural personality of the Rashidians? The authors of the article analyze the nature of the Rashidians from a socio-cultural perspective through a library research method based on collecting data from historical sources and documents, and an analytical research method within the framework of sociological theory, emphasizing the characteristics of the comprador bourgeoisie. The findings indicate that one of the personal characteristics of the Rashidians, as part of the Iranian dependent capitalists, was an extreme tendency towards the West, especially England, in the field of culture and civilization, To the extent that they were even influenced by Western models in their behavior and lifestyle. In addition, their greed and lust for pleasure were also considered characteristics that were visible through characteristics such as luxurious facilities and entertainment. It is also necessary to mention their self-interest and disregard for public interests, to the extent that, at appropriate times, As if they were sacrificing national interests for personal gain. The last prominent characteristic was the lampoonism that was observed not only at the intellectual and behavioral level of the Rashidians, but also from their close interaction with marginalized groups, criminal groups, and thugs

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Contemporary Political Studies
Volume 15, Issue 4
November 2025
Pages 50-90

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