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عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
War in the Sociology of Literature War is not merely defined as a military confrontation or a geopolitical event between involved countries; rather, it is a multi-dimensional and complex phenomenon that, in addition to military, political, and economic impacts, affects all layers of social life. War brings with it a set of structural transformations in economic, cultural, psychological, and communicative spheres. Therefore, analyzing it solely within the limited framework of military or security studies is insufficient. In fact, war should be understood as a specific "social condition" in which human relationships, communication patterns, and institutional structures of society undergo change and redefinition. In such a context, the issue of narrative, social perception, and the representation of war in the collective mindset gains particular importance. War is first given meaning and manifested in the public consciousness and perception of society before it is experienced on the battlefield. This perception is primarily shaped through communicative processes in the circulation of messages among audiences—meaning that the media, social networks, everyday conversations, and social interactions play a role in shaping the public understanding of the state of war and its dimensions, as well as the process of representing this complex and multi-faceted phenomenon within the collective consciousness. Therefore, war can largely be regarded as a communicative, cultural, media, and sociological phenomenon as well. The sociology of communication shows that during the occurrence and spread of major crises, the flow of information and communication becomes one of the most important sources of social and cultural power. The control, direction, and management of narratives, the way news is framed, and the handling of media messages can influence levels of hope, anxiety, and social cohesion. Hence, during wartime, the management of public communication becomes a vital element for maintaining social stability. Alongside the cultural and communicative system, the institution of the family is among the first structures to experience the consequences of war. The family is not only a place for daily living and interaction but also one of the most important spaces for the formation of meaning, identity, and emotional support. In times of crisis, the family can act as a social buffer and play a significant role in reducing psychological and social pressures. However, war is often accompanied by a set of new pressures and challenges for families. Economic instability, rising unemployment rates, higher inflation and cost of living, disruptions in job opportunities, security concerns, migration or forced displacement, and changes in the structure of family roles are among the factors that can upset the balance of family life. One of the important consequences of war at the family level is the transformation of family relations, roles, and responsibilities of its members. In many cases, women and mothers take on broader economic and managerial roles within the family, and children are involuntarily confronted with conditions beyond their psychological and emotional capacities. These changes can both create opportunities for redefining roles and impose new pressures on the family structure...
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