Sociological Cultural Studies

Sociological Cultural Studies

The impact of cultural components and social justice on health policy making in Iran after the revolution based on Walzer's theory of justice and Douglas's cultural theory

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Authors
Majid jarahi 1
Reza Simbar 1
Arsalan Ghorbani Sheikhneshin 1
Garineh Keshishyan Siraki 2
1 Department of Political Science, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran
2 Associate professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
10.30465/scs.2024.50204.2927
Abstract
This research examines the impact of cultural components and social justice on health policy in Iran after the Islamic Revolution. The main research question is: how have the cultural components and social justice concepts discussed in the theories of Douglas and Walzer influenced health policy in Iran following the Revolution? The primary hypothesis states that cultural components, including Islamic values and concepts of social justice, have directly contributed to the formation of health policies aimed at ensuring equitable access and improving the health status of underprivileged groups. The findings indicate that health policies in Iran after the Revolution have focused on enhancing access to healthcare services in disadvantaged areas and expanding health infrastructure, influenced by Islamic culture and principles of social justice. The rural health network and the Health Transformation Plan are cited as examples of social justice-based policies that have achieved significant successes in reducing health inequalities. However, regional and class inequalities remain major challenges. The research methodology is qualitative, employing a documentary and library-based analysis approach.
Keywords
Justice
Culture
Health
Iran
Revolution
Insurance

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