KMAN Publication Incorporation Interdisciplinary Studies in Society, Law, and Politics 3060-5687 5 Serial Number 18 2026 01 25 Examining the Role of Iranian Women During the Famine of the First World War (1914–1918) Examining the Role of Iranian Women During the Famine of the First World War (1914–1918) 1 12 EN Journal Article 2025 10 09 <p>Drought and its most significant consequence—famine—have long been regarded as natural phenomena in a land such as Iran. In addition to these environmental factors, human elements—particularly wars—have played a decisive role in the emergence of devastating famines by severely restricting Iranians’ access to food resources. The First World War represents one of the most prominent examples of human involvement in the formation of famine conditions in Iran. During this period, Iranian women, despite severe economic and social hardships, bore the heavy burdens of daily life and left enduring and remarkable scenes of sacrifice and resistance in the history of this land. The present study aims to examine the role of Iranian women during the famine caused by the First World War. This research is a historical study, and its data were collected through library-based methods and written using a descriptive–analytical approach. The findings indicate that Iranian women, despite the constraints imposed by the traditional social structure of the time, played a pioneering role in popular protests triggered by famine and the presence of foreign forces, and in some cases actively participated in social uprisings and political developments. This role can be considered a foundation for the emergence of new ideas oriented toward the articulation and pursuit of women’s rights in Iran.</p> https://journalisslp.com/index.php/isslp/article/download/435/853