A Brief Review of Language Policies in Iran: From the Pahlavi Era to the Islamic Republic and Their Social Implications
Subject Areas : sociology
1 - English Department, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University ,Urmia, Iran
Keywords: Sociolinguistics, Language Policy, Language Planning, Social Identity,
Abstract :
Language and language policies in Iran is one of the fundamental issues that might have profound effects on the country's political-social and cultural domains. The present paper attempts to provide a better understanding of the current situation and future challenges in language policies by presenting a brief historical report. A careful examination of language policies in their historical context can help identify recurring patterns and trends, and provide a perspective for future policymaking in this field, thereby creating a foundation for constructive dialogues about the future of language and ethnic policies in Iran. Specifically, the paper provides a concise overview of the language policy situation in two important historical periods of Iran - the Pahlavi era and the Islamic Republic - with the hope of presenting a brief picture of the evolution of language policies in Iran and their impacts on Iranian society. Certainly, valuable research and studies have been conducted in this field, each contributing to illuminating the complex facets of this important phenomenon. However, some of the conducted research in this area has paid less attention to the historical background and social contexts of this issue in different time periods. Therefore, it is essential for researchers to examine the issue of language policies in its historical and social context in order to gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this field
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