A Study of Factors Contributing to Cultural Protection in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Managing culture is an extensive and deep realm. There are many factors which can affect culture and change it. Cultural protection refers to an identity which has deterred culture from decadence and tries to create a positive change in it. Among many efforts made for stabilizing and enhancing culture, this research tries to identify factors contributing to cultural protection. To this end, firstly it defines culture and then while introducing cultural protection, explains the factors influencing it that are: inherent factors (relevant beliefs, values, products and cultural power); internal factors (socialization, social control and institutionalization); external factors (cultural exchange and invasion). The extent of effectiveness of all above factors was measured by consulting the experts involved in cultural affairs. In conclusion, based on the findings of this research, some solutions are presented for better management of cultural affairs.