Journal of Iranian Social Studies

Abstract Covid-19 pandemic has imposed restrictions which have had unintended consequences for women and have increased domestic violence against women due to the long-term quarantine. In this regard, the present study aimed to provide sociological insight into the consequences of covid-19 pandemic and the escalation of violence against women by qualitative method and in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 women in Rasht city. Data were extracted using the thematic analysis technique. The results show that the covid-19 pandemic causes the aggravation of verbal disputes between couples, reproduction of stereotypes, the continuation of the cycle of domestic violence, intensified fear of disease and increased responsibilities of women. Furthermore, quarantine had intensified the despair and depression of women and led to the reproduction of the cycle of violence.

Abstract The corona epidemic had many consequences for all people in all societies. The present study examines the experiences of older women and seeks to identify the consequences they perceived and the strategies they adopted. The research method is qualitative, based on "Grounded Theory". The samples were purposefully selected through the snowball sampling method and the interviews were continued until reaching the theoretical saturation stage. The research findings show eight categories, of which four are about the consequences and four are about the strategies. Consequential categories include changes in daily life for the post-corona period, difficulties in adhering to health tips, stigma and notoriety for corona disease, and psychological distress. Categories related to strategies include disease control and prevention, increasing the spirit of responsibility, trying to adapt to the situation, and performing risky behaviors.

Abstract Intimacy is one of the most important human emotions that has cultural, social and physical implications. The main purpose of this study is to study the experience of intimacy and social bonds during the corona and quarantine situations. The study was carried out based on a qualitative method and through semi-structured interviews. According to the theoretical saturation basis, 40 citizens of Guilan province were interviewed individually⸴ then the interviews were reviewed by thematic analysis. The findings of this study show that there are three types of loving⸴ neutral and contentious intimacy in Guilani families. In quarantine conditions, lower-class families had weaker social bonds and middle and upper classes had stronger social bonds. The struggles of quarantine have been positive⸴ loving⸴ and to maintain order and discipline in corona pandemic. Although the quarantine situation has reduced interactions and increased the erosion of social capital at the community level, and has led to the decline of social affairs, it has led to the expansion of human emotions and family social bonds.