Relationship Between Evolution of Family and the Theory of the State in Contemporary Iran

In this article, we investigate the evolutionary impact of family in the formation of theories on the modern state. A changing institution can affect other social institutions. "family" institution can affect law, and the main question addressed by this article is this problem. This article seeks to answer this question: what significant relationship is there between changes in "family" institution and the rule of law in Iran? Is the evolution of family effective in transition to the rule of law?
Design/Methodology/Approach: By examining changes undergone by family structures and their impact on the infrastructure of the state, we discuss the rule of law in contemporary Iran.
Findings: The findings of this study imply that the evolution of "family" institution discourses leads to the formation of "individuality" and value pluralism, and deepens the "democratic culture" and "social democracy" among Iranians, because the authors believe that "democracy" is not static, but is an ongoing process. State and "family" institution have dynamic interaction with each other.
Originality/Value: This article is one of the first attempts to understand the role of "family" change in the rule of law in contemporary Iran, because it examines how the three steps of understanding, creating and delivering values provocated by changing social trends are to be entrenched in citizens’ mindset. These changes have affected family in contemporary Iran.