Afsaneh Najmabadi’s Familial Undercurrents is a personal yet analytical account of how love, marriage, and family life transformed in mid-twentieth-century Iran. After discovering that her father had secretly formed a second family, the author uses this revelation to explore the changing meanings of polygamy, intimacy, and domestic life. She traces the shift from traditional multi-wife arrangements to the rising ideal of monogamous, love-based marriage among Tehran’s emerging middle class. Through her family’s story, Najmabadi reveals how these changes reshaped relationships, expectations, and the emotional landscape of modern Iranian families.
| Persian Title | کتاب جریانهای پنهان خانوادگی |
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| Page Count | 232 |
| Genre & Theme | A blend of gender studies, social history, and autobiographical sociology. |
| ISBN | 9786223131103 |
| Writing Style | Intimate and analytical, uncovering untold stories of family. |
| Weight | 200 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Format | Paperback |
| Product Type | Monograph |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | United States |
| Genre | Autobiographical Sociology, Gender Studies, Social History, Sociology |
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