Investigating the Challenges of Institutionalizing Women's Social Participation in the Legal System of Iran

Contemporary scholars emphasize the deliberate, voluntary, and responsible nature of participation, both as a right and a social obligation, attributing participation as an indispensable component of social justice and women's involvement as half of society. In this research, using a descriptive-analytical method, an attempt is made to elucidate the challenges and obstacles to institutionalizing women's social participation, considering the capacities of the legal system in Iran, and based on this, propose solutions for institutionalizing their participation. The research findings indicate that underutilizing all legal capacities for women's participation in the country's legal system and deliberation on solutions should be prioritized. The main challenges in this regard are focused on women's imbalance and minimal role in influential positions such as political and legislative institutions and managerial positions. The results suggest that by removing barriers and utilizing the capacities of the legal system, steps can be taken towards strengthening sustainable balance and stability. Accordingly, promoting women to managerial levels through institutionalizing appropriate governance and positive discrimination and strengthening women's position in legislative and supervisory institutions through legislation to adjust women's share and education and cultural promotion to maximize women's participation is recommended.