The role of Karaj metropolis prisons in political, social and cultural changes, between 2006 until 2019

 This article studies and analyzes the role of Karaj prisons in political, social and cultural changes of this metropolis between 2006 and 2019. accordingly, the main question of the present research is: What is the role of Karaj metropolis prisons on the political, social and cultural changes of this metropolis between the years from 2006 to 2019?The temporary response to the main question is: Karaj city has slowed the political development process, also caused social challenges such as increasing crime and informal settlements and cultural challenges between 2006 and 2019 in Karaj metropolis.Alborz province is one of the most important and populated regions of the country. There are significant development differences between different regions of Alborz province. The most important development planning steps are setting development goals and reducing imbalance. To identify regional disparities and provide regional development indicators, we need to review the current situation and indicators of development in different economic, social and cultural sectors in Karaj. The present study, is an applied research which is conducted through survey and descriptive – analytical from the perspective of purpose.