Designing an optimal model for managing the spatial behavior of ethnic minority groups in relation to the peripheral majority (case study: Khalkhal Kurds)

With the aim of identifying the grounds for the formation of the spatial behavior of the Khalkhal Kurds in relation to the surrounding majority group and the resulting policing, social and security consequences, the present study seeks to design a desirable model for managing the spatial behavior of ethnic minority groups in relation to the surrounding majority.

In order to design the mentioned model, the qualitative research method with exploratory approach was used. For this purpose, 27 experts and relevant experts were selected with two targeted and snowball strategies and were interviewed in depth until the convergence of the answers was reached. Data analysis was done using qualitative content analysis method. The conceptualization of the findings is also the result of open, central and selective coding in the software platform (MAXQDA).

The findings of the research indicate that the non-recognition of the Kurdish minority by the majority group, pride and ethnic and linguistic superiority, ethnic inequality and discrimination between the minority and the majority, humiliation and insult to the minority and unimportance and not valuing the patriotism of the minority by The majority group is one of the most important factors of dissatisfaction in this research.

The results show that as a result of the three factors of "deprivation", "discrimination" and "humiliation", the Kurds of Khalkhal have adopted a different behavioral pattern from the surrounding majority group, and if not properly managed, it can have serious challenges.