Journal of Diplomatics Studies and Research

The impact of economic activities of marginal productive forces on the social situation of Bushehr during the Pahlavi period

https://doi.org/10.22034/dpr.2026.242126
Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
March 2026
Pages 118-145
Journal of Diplomatics Studies and Research

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Tayebeh Edrisi

Department of History. Literature Faculty. Al-Zahra University. Tehran. Iran.

Abstract
Bushehr has been of great importance throughout history, both politically and economically. Especially in terms of economy and commercial activities, this port, due to its special geographical location, namely, being located on the coastline of the Persian Gulf, has played an influential role in various historical periods, especially the Pahlavi period. During the Pahlavi period, due to the existence of the customs, Bushehr Port attracted various groups daily for large and small jobs. Alongside the wealthy merchants, there were other lower-class occupational groups who, despite their meager incomes, were engaged in activities and even prostitution. These groups played a very influential role in accelerating commercial affairs.
This research attempts to examine the impact of the economic activities of the lower classes on the society of Bushehr during the Pahlavi period. The main question of this research is: What impact did the economic activities of the lower classes have on the social situation of Bushehr during the Pahlavi period? And its hypothesis is based on the fact that the economic activities of the lower groups, despite doing small jobs, had a great impact on Bushehr society during the Pahlavi period. The method on which this research is based is oral history and analysis of historical data obtained as well as unpublished documents.

Keywords

Marginal productive forces
Bushehr
economic
Persian Gulf
Pahlavi period
Subjects
Archival Documents
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