Theoretical and Strategic Foundations of Enhancing Social and Cultural Security in Tehran

Although anomalies in different societies are to some extent natural, the essence of social life is always faced with shortages, deficiencies and disruptions, that make the emergence of anomalies unavoidable. The point is that when these anomalies transform into social problems, they should be tackled by adopting solutions based on studies devoted to the identification of factors responsible for them. Problems related to social and culturalsecurity are non-individual, real, relative, rule-governed and controllable phenomena understanding of which requires the existence of a specific and thoughtful social unit guided by group interaction. The concept of "cultural security" derives from the idea that in every system, security should be considered among the basic rights of citizens; rights which people can ask for their observation by authorities. New discourses on social security, contrary to traditional views, studies security in its social context, therefore, social factors become much important in the development, establishment and survival of security. In this framework, different analytical paradigms consistent with the social situation of each society emerge to analyze and devise strategies for security. This article while surveying security perception in Tehran, tries to obtain solutions for controlling socialproblems. Findings show that among variables affecting security including lack of organization, social capital, distrust, cultural capital and social protection, the most influential is cultural capital.