The Place of Family and Woman in Bakhtiari Proverbs

Examining proverbs can be influential to know different aspects of every culture because the culture of every nation and group is illustrated in its proverbs. The goal of this research is to study the position of family and woman in Bakhtiari proverbs with Feminism critical view. The research methodology is to analyze qualitative content. In these proverbs، women have supreme، inferior and equal position with men. When we talk about private matters، women are holy creatures and superior to men. In public and social proverbs، women are inferior to men. In general proverbs، women’s positions are equal to those of men. In most proverbs، men are dominant، and desirable ideas in the society are institutionalized for men. Marriage، criticizing polygamy، knowledge before marriage، ways to know spouse، and family related subjects are reflected in these proverbs.