Change In The Life Style Among Iranian

Year:2013,Binding:Hardcover,Pages:202,Language:English, Description:- , About The Author:- Dr. (Ms.) Anjali Kurane, Associate Professor & Head in the Department of Anthropology, University of Pune, Pune. She is Socio- Cultural Anthropologist, has done specialization in Urban & Development Anthropology. Since last more than twenty one years she is teaching in the University of Pune, and actively engaged in research. Her areas of special interest in teaching and research include Urban, Rural, Tribal and Women's Development, Anthropological theories, Ethnicity, Ethnic Identity, Social mobility, Social -cultural change. She conducts field research among the isolated tribal and rural groups as well as communities in the urban settings. She has published Four Books and Several Articles in International & National journals. At present she is a member of editorial and advisory board of five International journals. Marzieh, Gorji Poshti, was born in Tonekabon city in north of Iran in 1971. She has done her studied in Iran and India at and Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Pune, India. Presently she is faculty a Islamic Azad University, Chalous is guest lecturer of Mazandaran University. Also she is a member at the Anthropological Society of Iran. Her expertise is in cultural anthropology. Many of her articles and books have been published in Persian and English., Contents:- Contents # Acknowledgements 13.: 1. Introduction 15.: I. Introduction 15.: II. Change in Lifestyle 16.: III. Lifestyle and Modernization 18.: IV. Lifestyle and Leisure Time Activities 21.: V. Lifestyle and Body Management 23.: VI. Lifestyle.: Habits and the Space 24.: VII. Lifestyle and Socio-Economics 27.: VIII. Lifestyle and Mass Media 28.: IX. Historical Background of Women in Iran 29.: X. Socio-Cultural.: Religious.: Economic.: and Political Activities of Women 32.: XI. Statement of Problem 35.: XII. Research Questions 37.: XIII. Significance of the Study 38.: XIV. Chapter Scheme 38.: 2. Methodology 41.: I. The Setting 41.: II. Selection of Area 42.: III. Population under Study and Samples 42.: IV. Initial Contact and Rapport Establishment 42 V. Method of Data Collection 44.: VI. Quantitative Data 44.: VII. Qualitative Data 45.: VIII. Data processing 46.: IX. The Sample Profiles 46.: 3. Lifestyle and Leisure Time Activity 51.: I. Lifestyle and Leisure Time Activity 51.: II. Recreation 84.: III. Personal Habits 89.: IV. Hygiene 92.: V. House 94.: VI. Sleep 96.: VII. Work 97.: VIII. Clothes 100.: IX. Smoking Habits 103.: X. Access to Information and Mass Media 104.: Conclusion 108.: 4. Socio-Economic.: Educational Life .: and Political Participation 113.: I. Attitude towards Socio-Economic Life 114.: II. Attitude toward Education 118.: III. Attitude toward Occupation 123.: IV. Political Participation of Women 138.: Conclusion 149.: 5. Attitude toward Vital Characteristics.: of Women.: Religious Activities.: Customs.: and Believes in the Ceremonies 155.: I. Attitude towards the Vital Characteristics.: of Women 155.: II. The Role of the Women in Religious Activities 160.: III. Attitude toward Various Customs and Beliefs .: in Traditional Socio- Cultural and Religious.: Ceremonies 166.: Conclusion 173.: 6. Conclusion 177.: References 191.: Index 197, About The Book:- A Lifestyle Is Something Located At A Junction Between Styles Of Living And Living Conditions. 'Lifestyle' Is A Collection Of Interpretations, Values, Behaviours, Modes And Different Tastes In Different Subjects From Music To Art. Lifestyle Is Related To Personal Identity, Because It Tells A Special Story That A Person Chooses For His/Her Own Identity Against Others. Concept Of 'Lifestyle' Means Adaptation Of One Style Approach In Life. With Modernisation And Urbanisation, Many Changes Have Been Brought In The Family Structure, Lifestyle And Attitude. Modernization In Urban Society Affects Women Attitude Toward 'Lifestyle', Socio- Cultural And Socio- Economic Activities Modernization Provides Them With A Vast Array Of New Beliefs, Values, Behaviour, Patterns And Habits. The Present Study Shows That There Is A Change In The Lifestyle Of Leisure Time Activities, Socio-Economic Life, Educational Life, Political Life And Attitude Toward Vital Characteristics Of The Women In Tonekabon City. There Is A Change In The Lifestyle Among Women In Tonekabon City As Long As Material Culture Is Concerned But There Is Not Much Change In The Lifestyle Of Nonmaterial Culture Of Women In Tonekabon City., About The Author:- Dr. (Ms.) Anjali Kurane, Associate Professor & Head In The Department Of Anthropology, University Of Pune, Pune. She Is Socio- Cultural Anthropologist, Has Done Specialization In Urban & Development Anthropology. Since Last More Than Twenty One Years She Is Teaching In The University Of Pune, And Actively Engaged In Research. Her Areas Of Special Interest In Teaching And Research Include Urban, Rural, Tribal And Women'S Development, Anthropological Theories, Ethnicity, Ethnic Identity, Social Mobility, Social -Cultural Change. She Conducts Field Research Among The Isolated Tribal And Rural Groups As Well As Communities In The Urban Settings. She Has Published Four Books And Several Articles In International & National Journals. At Present She Is A Member Of Editorial And Advisory Board Of Five International Journals. Marzieh, Gorji Poshti, Was Born In Tonekabon City In North Of Iran In 1971. She Has Done Her Studied In Iran And India At And Ph.D. In Anthropology From The University Of Pune, India. Presently She Is Faculty A Islamic Azad University, Chalous Is Guest Lecturer Of Mazandaran University. Also She Is A Member At The Anthropological Society Of Iran. Her Expertise Is In Cultural Anthropology. Many Of Her Articles And Books Have Been Published In Persian And English., Content:- Acknowledgements 13.: 1. Introduction 15.: I. Introduction 15.: Ii. Change In Lifestyle 16.: Iii. Lifestyle And Modernization 18.: Iv. Lifestyle And Leisure Time Activities 21.: V. Lifestyle And Body Management 23.: Vi. Lifestyle.: Habits And The Space 24.: Vii. Lifestyle And Socio-Economics 27.: Viii. Lifestyle And Mass Media 28.: Ix. Historical Background Of Women In Iran 29.: X. Socio-Cultural.: Religious.: Economic.: And Political Activities Of Women 32.: Xi. Statement Of Problem 35.: Xii. Research Questions 37.: Xiii. Significance Of The Study 38.: Xiv. Chapter Scheme 38.: 2. Methodology 41.: I. The Setting 41.: Ii. Selection Of Area 42.: Iii. Population Under Study And Samples 42.: Iv. Initial Contact And Rapport Establishment 42 V. Method Of Data Collection 44.: Vi. Quantitative Data 44.: Vii. Qualitative Data 45.: Viii. Data Processing 46.: Ix. The Sample Profiles 46.: 3. Lifestyle And Leisure Time Activity 51.: I. Lifestyle And Leisure Time Activity 51.: Ii. Recreation 84.: Iii. Personal Habits 89.: Iv. Hygiene 92.: V. House 94.: Vi. Sleep 96.: Vii. Work 97.: Viii. Clothes 100.: Ix. Smoking Habits 103.: X. Access To Information And Mass Media 104.: Conclusion 108.: 4. Socio-Economic.: Educational Life .: And Political Participation 113.: I. Attitude Towards Socio-Economic Life 114.: Ii. Attitude Toward Education 118.: Iii. Attitude Toward Occupation 123.: Iv. Political Participation Of Women 138.: Conclusion 149.: 5. Attitude Toward Vital Characteristics.: Of Women.: Religious Activities.: Customs.: And Believes In The Ceremonies 155.: I. Attitude Towards The Vital Characteristics.: Of Women 155.: Ii. The Role Of The Women In Religious Activities 160.: Iii. Attitude Toward Various Customs And Beliefs .: In Traditional Socio- Cultural And Religious.: Ceremonies 166.: Conclusion 173.: 6. Conclusion 177.: References 191.: Index 197