Summary of today's editorial "Economic World":
a mirror to society; What contribution do we have in today's situation in Iran?
Dr. Miriam Zarian; sociologist.
Iran today faces interwoven crises such as inflation, disputes, erosion of social capital and migration.
Although the role of wrong decisions, corruption and unequal distribution of power by the government cannot be denied, the responsibility of the citizens cannot be ignored.
The key question is whether or not we are helping to restore the relationships we complain about in our daily lives.
Structures explain human behavior but do not necessarily justify it. Poverty, discrimination and institutional corruption increase the cost of honesty, but this does not reduce the individual's responsibility; Because people do not behave the same in similar situations.
Social contradiction arises when there is a gap between our expectations of others and the privileges we give ourselves; Like a person who criticizes corruption or lawlessness but commits violations, demanding rent or tax evasion on a smaller scale.
Although harming a citizen is not the same as organized corruption of the authorities, repeating it leads to the erosion of social norms, the loss of public trust and the spread of a law-abiding culture.
Reform in the country requires a two-pronged approach: on the one hand, the government must reform the institutions, create transparency and apply the law fairly, and on the other hand, the citizens must avoid repeating destructive behaviors at their discretion.
Honesty of people in difficult situations shows that adherence to common rules is still possible.
In addition to criticizing those in power, we must turn the mirror to ourselves and ask what contribution we have to the good or bad of the state of society; We may not be able to change the country overnight, but we can stop repeating injustices in our lives.
The official channel of Donya Akhtaz newspaper.