Changes in political activism of citizens in the Islamic Republic of Iran

The nature and direction of social and political actions in the social sphere, regardless of the variables of time and place, are influenced by the decisions, actions and priorities of political systems and influence them. This is a point that can be explained in the political and social developments of the Islamic Republic period. With the passing of four decades since the victory of the Islamic Revolution, the political activism of the citizens has gradually changed under the influence of various variables and has been associated with capacities and harms. With this perspective, the aim of this research is to examine the historical evolution of citizens' political activism in the Islamic Republic. This article will try to answer the question that the process of political activism in the period of the Islamic Republic has created what opportunities and challenges? In this research, qualitative method with historical sociology strategy has been used. The findings of the research show that in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the fields of activism of citizens and political elites have gradually expanded and diversified in expressing economic, social, cultural and political demands and demands.