A Sociological Analysis of Symmetric and Asymmetric Distribution of Power in Family and its Impacts upon Women's Life Style. (Case Study: Married Women in Tehran)

The present research investigates the distribution of power in contemporary family as a social problem. Theoretical framework of research is combination of power determination theories in family, as well as theories of Simmel , Veblen , Bourdieu and Giddens about lifestyle .The major hypothesis of the research is that there is significant relationship between distribution of power in the family and the women's lifestyle. The research method is survey and the collection tool is a researcher- made questionnary. The statistical population consists of all married women in districts 1 and 19 of Tehran in 1396.The research data was collected from 383 respondents by using of Cochran formula , as well as available quota sampling method.The Relationship between independent variable (distribution of power in the family) and dependent variable (family lifestyle) was investigated by Chi-square test. The results of the research show that the distribution of power in the contemporary family needs more justice and symmetry. 46 percent of contemporary families experience symmetric power distribution, and 54 percent of them experience the distribution of asymmetric man-centered power. there is significant relationship between power distribution in family and Women's lifestyle. With the modernization of the lifestyle of Women in society, we will benefit from more democratic families.