نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشجوی دکتری پژوهش هنر، دانشکده هنر، دانشگاه شاهد، تهران، ایران
2 استادیار، گروه پژوهش هنر، دانشکده هنر، دانشگاه شاهد، تهران، ایران
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Photography in Iran, particularly since the 1979 Revolution, has evolved into a significant medium for representing the complex identities of women. This study investigates the role of photography in both representing and shaping gender and social dynamics within the socio-political context of Iran. It seeks to understand how photographers, especially female artists, challenge prevailing stereotypes and present new narratives of feminine identity. The research aims to provide a qualitative and interpretive analysis that moves beyond a mere frequency of indicators to unveil the intricate interplay of power, identity, and resistance.
The research methodology is a qualitative Critical Discourse Analysis grounded in Erving Goffman's theory of representation. This approach facilitates a meticulous examination of visual and textual elements within photographs to unearth latent discourses on gender and power. The research corpus comprises a curated collection of works by prominent contemporary Iranian photographers. Data were collected through purposive observation and visual content analysis based on Goffman's six categories of gender representation: Relative Size, Feminine Touch, Function Ranking, The Family, Ritualization of Subordination, and Licensed Withdrawal.The findings indicate that the "Feminine Touch" code exhibits the highest frequency, corresponding to an active reclamation of the "body" as a political sphere. This is followed by "Licensed Withdrawal," which signifies a psychological retreat in response to a perceived lack of future prospects. The codes of "Ritualization of Subordination" and "The Family" demonstrate an equal impact, respectively critiquing imposed control and deconstructing the idealized narrative of the family. "Relative Size" appears next, illustrating individual vulnerability, and finally, "Function Ranking" is employed to critique the persistence of traditional gender roles.
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