Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Ph.D. Student, Department of Political Science and International Relation, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science and International Relation, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran
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Assistant Professor of History, Department of History, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran
10.22034/rjnsq.2024.429021.1540
Abstract
Iran is a country with diverse ethnic, linguistic, religious, biological, and geographical backgrounds. The status of ethnic groups within a country, particularly in smaller divisions like provinces, can influence the awareness and actions of individuals belonging to those ethnic groups regarding the government or sovereignty. In a province like Golestan, known for its diverse ethnic makeup, special attention should be given to cultural policies. The primary objective of this research is to analyze how the cultural policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran affect the convergence or divergence of the Turkmen people in Golestan province. This research, in terms of purpose, application, and methodology, is a survey-based study using a questionnaire as the measurement tool. The statistical population consists of men and women aged 18 to 65 from the Turkmen tribe in Golestan province, with a sample size of 384 individuals determined using Cochran's formula. The results of the research indicate that the ethnic policies of the Republic of Iran have significantly influenced the cultural unity of the Turkmen people in Golestan province. This suggests that as government policies align more with tradition and culture, the convergence variable strengthens. Therefore, this research emphasizes the importance of policymakers considering ethnic groups when formulating cultural policies to promote greater convergence
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