Women and future transformations; an analysis of images of the future in the minds of women born in 1370s

In a world where change is the unchanged rule, generational changes are faster and the term "generation" has become a concept which is only used for a decade. Each generation has different lifestyles, their needs are different and they have other desires and wishes. From this perspective, the study of the characteristics and attitudes of a generations and intergenerational studies is essential for a better understanding of social behaviors and the way in which future social reality is constructed. The present study as a futuristic study explores the images of the future in the minds of female students born in the 1370s decade. The data of this research were obtained through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by qualitative methods of thematic analysis and narrative analysis. The results of the research show that 8 macro narratives create images of the future in the minds of Interviewees. These macro narratives are as follows: 1. Small steps and gradual changes; 2. the transition from traditional to modern life; 3. Social without future; 4. my color; 5. Paradise Homeland; 6. Female participation; 7. future without gender and 8. Mother forever. Finally, the findings of this paper show that although interviewees, like most young people in the world, face two categories of social disappointment and individualism as negative images of the future; however, 3 narratives include future without gender, acceptance of the role of motherhood and a positive image of Iran's future reflects the constructive role of women born in the 70s in the future of the country.