Bushehr Etemadieh Factory and its Impact on the Socio-economic Structure of Bushehr in the Pahlavi Era

In the Pahlavi era, industrialization was one of the policies of the government, and therefore establishing new factories especially textile factories were among the most important priorities due to offering employment opportunities and added value. One of the cities that was deemed suitable for establishing textile factories was Bushehr where Bushehr Etemadieh textile factory was officially established in 1938. The aim of this study is to investigate the establishment, the activities, and the effects of spinning and weaving factories on the socio-economic conditions of Bushehr. The main question of this study is: what factors lead to the establishment of the spinning and weaving company in Bushehr, and what impact did it have on the economic and social situations in this city? This research uses the descriptive-analytical method based on documentary data of library archives and national libraries, local new documents, periodicals, library resources, and first-hand texts. The results showed that the company had a great impact on the economic and social structure of Bushehr, and in addition to increasing employment and migration, it led to growing awareness of the workers and the formation of urban workers and non-petroleum products in the city.