Feminine Construction of the Homeland Concept among Baloch Women Residing in Zahedan City

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Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD Student, Economic Sociology and Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yazd University, Safaieh Boulevard, Yazd, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Economic Sociology and Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yazd University, Safaieh Boulevard, Yazd, Iran

Abstract

In the age of globalization, the homeland, as a fundamental pillar of national identity, plays an undeniable role in fostering social cohesion, particularly in multi-ethnic societies such as Iran. This qualitative study, employing a social constructivist approach, examines the semantic construction of homeland within the discourse of 47 Baloch women in Zahedan. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis method. Findings reveal that participants hold a profound attachment to the concept of homeland. In their interpretation, the homeland is characterized by distinctly feminine traits and a multifaceted personality. Moreover, participants construct their lived experience of the homeland against a backdrop of perceived failure. Thus, it can be argued that the gendered construction of homeland serves as a domain for expressing "complex belonging," where love for the motherland intertwines with a critique of structural discrimination. The results demonstrate that homogenizing identity policies fail to accommodate these multi-layered attachments. Recognizing diverse narratives of the homeland, acknowledging the role and status of women in the country, and mitigating inequality-producing policies are prerequisites for establishing sustainable national cohesion. Such measures will significantly deepen both the conceptual and experiential understanding of homeland among Baloch women

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Strategic Research on Social Problems

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 21 May 2026

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  • Receive Date: 12 October 2025
  • Revise Date: 27 April 2026
  • Accept Date: 21 May 2026
  • Publish Date: 21 May 2026

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