The current research aims to qualitatively examine the lived experience of capable female heads of households in the economic field in order to extract a model or a native model from their lived process that other female heads of households can also benefit from. In terms of method, this research is an applied research and it was conducted in a qualitative way using the foundational data theory method. The statistical population of the research was made up of economically capable household heads living in Tehran. In order to conduct the interview, the snowball sampling method was used. Interviews were conducted by the researcher in person and until the saturation point was reached. Therefore, the researcher has conducted interviews with 25 female heads of households who are capable in the economic field until the stage of theoretical saturation. Findings: In general, 931 conceptual codes were extracted from the interviews. The results showed that in the structural conditions, the prevailing gender culture, the weakness of the legal and political system in supporting women heads of households, the lack of social justice and the disproportion of employment conditions with the needs of women heads of households had a significant effect on their progress or lack of progress. Background conditions, lack of a spouse, responsibility for children and providing for the family's livelihood needs, and in most cases the lack of basic facilities for empowerment have created complex conditions, and intervening factors include the lack of facilities, such as not having a babysitter or a person who is in the absence of a mother. take care of children In the meantime, the lack of sufficient literacy for proper employment had led to many problems, which economically capable women heads of households have overcome these crises and managed them well. The presence of support organizations can be considered as an effective element. Optimal use of services has played an effective role in improving their conditions. It has been very helpful to create and prepare the society for vulnerable women to enter the labor market, obtain financial and social credit, provide facilities, training and rehabilitation, and even create job skills that are provided in support organizations. This has caused effects and consequences such as livelihood provision and family management to be on the path of empowerment. Women heads of households who are capable in the field of economy did not have enough experience and economic skills from the beginning, and even did not have the necessary preparation to become heads. Economic empowerment will reduce deprivation and social exclusion and join them in society and social groups. In addition to this, economic capability will increase their capacity to improve their personal and social status. Therefore, the agency of women in the empowerment process as effective social forces should be considered by policymakers.

Keywords: lived, experience, Powerful, female, supervisors, Native, model

     

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