Iranian music has
been hosting a wide variety of musical cultures for centuries because of the
cosmopolitan nature of the country. Within this diversity, the role of women in
music has been suppressed, resulting in frequent chaos in the country. In
women’s folklore studies, the socio-cultural structure of women is regarded as
the basis for their behavior and actions. Provisions of Shari'a Law subject the
behaviors and actions of women to male-Patriarchal authority. Yet there is much
disagreement among Islamic scholars and authorities regarding the
socio-cultural structure of Iran. It is seen that gender differences are
influenced by culture, gender emerged in different forms in all societies, and
increased awareness in this area has brought forth new models. This article
examines the position of women in Iran, a patriarchal society that practices
gender inequality , and advocates that we should focus on women’s socio-cultural
issues. The writers questioning this great change in Iranian music culture have
written articles on how women living in Iran are influenced by this change /
transformation and their negative effects on their musical direction. Research
for this article was carried out in the form of a literature review of the
relevant authors' work, publications, and related considerations of the
national / international media, and interviews with Iranian women who came to
Van to make music. The
study was based on interviews conducted with women who came to Van from Iran to
study, visit and participate in musical activities, and a review of printed and
digital publications related to the subject matter. The following general
conclusion has been reached: Women have limited rights in every area of Iranian
society . In particular, female musicians are experiencing tremendous
difficulties in performing their arts, in a country where music is
generally supervised and controlled. The
suppression of women's voices has forced them to perform their music and arts outside the
country. The conclusion reached from these interviews and study is that the
suppression of women takes place in both legal and extra legal spheres and is
the cause of cultural degeneration.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | March 22, 2018 |
Submission Date | February 25, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 11 Issue: 21 |