External Appearance as a Factor in Ethnic Identification (A Contribution to the Technique of Research)

Abstract

Study of various ethnic characteristics and numerous aspects of ethnic interrelationships from the standpoint of the manner in which they are subjectively evaluated by members of ethnic communities is a long-established approach in ethnography in our country. The interest of scholars in problems of ethnic consciousness and self-awareness has recently increased considerably. This is evident from the rise in the number of theoretical and concrete empirical studies devoted to this area.