A Sociological Analysis of Proverbs of Women in Lamerd, Fars Province

Proverbs are short statements which have deep concepts and arise from the social forms and perceptions that provide social situation and orientation. This study seeks to examine the image of women and their issues among local proverbs of Lamerd city in Fars province. Female related proverbs have been compiled and trough qualitative content analysis method analyzed. The results show that no social or professional role are considered for women in this society and proverbs are just related to the different personalities of women’s roles within the family as a mother or a wife and these roles are formed based on male chauvinism in the city.