Abstract:
The objective of this research is to employ content analysis of existing literature to elucidate the formation process and underlying causes of the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement. To achieve this, the study focuses on the post-Green Movement period and utilizes a case study approach, analyzing processes and establishing causality as commonly practiced in historical sociology. Both literature related to the women’s movement in Iran and literature concerning protests were examined. The primary finding reveals a gradual convergence between the women’s movement and protest movements, ultimately culminating in the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement. Additional factors contributing to the emergence of this movement include a shift in discourse, a gradual feminization of protests, the transition from civil society to cyberspace, the evolution into a movement society, as well as the government’s inefficacy, discriminatory practices, and centralized policies.
