Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Phd Student Sociology of Social Problems of Iran Department of Social Science Faculty of Literature and Humanities Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman Kerman Iran
2 Associated Professor Department of Social Science Faculty of Literature and Humanities Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman Kerman Iran
Abstract
This research was conducted with the aim of identifying the bases and processes of the phenomenon of white marriage as a different lifestyle in the cities of Tehran and Karaj. The research methodology is qualitative and based on the grounded theory method of Strauss and Corbin, and a semi-structured in-depth interview was used to collect data. In the process of the research, 17 people who had a cohabiting relationship were selected based on purposeful sampling and sampling strategies with the most variety and snowball. Also, the theoretical sampling method has been used to determine the number of people, determine the location of the required data and find the research path. Through data coding, 13 main categories were extracted, which are: Religious teachings in connection with and perception of economic crisis as a causal condition, The equation of acceptance and negation and impeachment and transfer of virginity as background conditions, Facilitating virtual networks and fear of formal marriage as interfering conditions, spectrum of loyalty; From commitment to suspension of commitment, compatibility test, utilitarian rational choice and simplifying life as a process, The formation of egalitarian relationship, depreciation of patriarchy and satisfaction were determined as the consequences of white marriage, Finally, the category "white marriage as a chosen escape" was chosen as the core category
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