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Introduction: The present study investigates the relationship between power distribution pattern in family and social class of women for having a healthy family and society. 
Method: The data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire and Cochran’s formula and cluster sampling method from 383 participants. The statistical population consists of married women in municipal districts 1 and 19 of Tehran. 
Findings: The results show that 46% of contemporary families experience symmetric power distribution and 54% of families experience man-centered asymmetric power distribution. 
Discussion: With the rise of the social class of women, increased ownership of valuable resources and access to life opportunities, the distribution of power in the family becomes more symmetrical; if women in society have valuable resources such as education, employment, wealth, and income, and if they have access to marital opportunities such as successful marriage, health, etc. then the distribution of power in the family will be more balanced and democratic.

Keywords: Decision making pattern, Life Opportunities, Power Distribution pattern, Social Class, Valuable Resources

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