the structural contexts of pahlavi regime and its impacts on the formation of the islamic revolution of iran

before the islamic revolution, iran, like other countries, was consisted of structures. the actions of pahlavi discourse invoked the tensions within these structures and led to the formation of gaps and conflicts in the structures. such circumstances raised structural imbalance that put pressure on social forces and promoted the view that current situation was unjust, inefficient and backward. these social forces fragmented and, as a result, social groupings developed. this created an unstable situation while paved the ground for collective movements in the community. as a consequence, a common aspiration for change, transformation and establishment of justice in iranian society was developed. revolutionary and political shiite islam among other generalized doctrines was more effective. it, under the leadership of imam khomeini along with other elements that worked towards revolution, was able to shape revolutionary changes in iran which ultimately led to the formation of the islamic revolution.using analytical-descriptive method and based on smelser’s collective behavior theory, this present study will examine the process of formation and establishment of the islamic revolution.