Life and Thought
Seyed Majid Hosseini is an Iranian author, journalist, university professor, and researcher in the field of political science. He holds a PhD in political science from the University of Tehran and is a faculty member there. In recent years, Hosseini has become best known for his critiques of educational inequality, the class stratification of education, and discussions on social justice in Iran.
Seyed Majid Hosseini is an Iranian author, journalist, university professor, and media activist. He was born in Mashhad and pursued his university studies in political science at the University of Tehran. Hosseini holds a PhD in political science and serves as a faculty member at the University of Tehran.
In addition to his academic work, Hosseini has a background in cultural management. In the 2010s, he was appointed as the managing director of the Shahr Publishing Institute and later as the director of the Tehran Book Garden. These experiences further highlighted his role at the intersection of academia, publishing, public culture, and cultural policy-making.
The main focus of Hosseini's public recognition is his critique of inequality in Iran's educational system. In his lectures, interviews, and writings, he has addressed the class stratification of education, the role of the university entrance exam (Konkoor) and the education market in reproducing inequality, and the gap between social classes in accessing educational opportunities. In this regard, his works and positions are best understood in connection with educational justice, the critique of class relations, and public education policy.