New middle class capitals in the field of political competitions of the Islamic Republic of Iran (case of study: period of reforms and fundamentalism)

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alijan moradi jo ¹ (Assistant Professor of Political Science Imam Hossein (AS) University, Tehran, Iran)

Received: 2023-05-01 Accepted : 2023-08-31 Published : 2023-07-23

Keywords: Iran, competition, Political, class, middle,

Abstract :

The upcoming article seeks to investigate the role of the influential capitals of the new middle class in the political competitions of the Islamic Republic of Iran; In this regard, while examining Bourdieu's practical theory, explaining the types of capital and the compatibility of this theory with the political environment of Iran, the author has addressed the role of new middle class capitals in the political contests of the period known as reformism and fundamentalism. In terms of methodology, it is a descriptive-analytical study that has been used to collect information from library and documentary methods. What economic, social, political, cultural and symbolic capitals did the new middle class use in the political contests of the Islamic Republic of Iran and how did they exploit these capitals? It constitutes the most important question of the present research. In sum, the results of the research show that the most important influential capitals of the new middle class are intellectuals, students, civil and non-governmental organizations, celebrities, national bourgeoisie, strategic agencies, prestigious groups, the press, and political parties and organizations that compete with the traditional middle class in They used them during national elections.