Civic Identity Research Articles

Class or regional cleavage? The Russian invasion and Ukraine’s ‘East/West’ divide

ABSTRACT Why did the Kremlin fail to rely on the ‘soft power’ to secure its interests in Ukraine and instead opt for the military invasion? At the same time, why did the Kremlin believe that Russia could achieve its goals with relatively limited forces in the course of a rapid regime-change ‘special operation’? These questions pose a puzzle for the two main arguments that dominate the vast literature on Ukrainian regionalism, which either present a largely symmetrical ‘East/West’ regional cleavage or question the salience and even the existence of any such cleavage in favor of a more fluid local diversity that the ascendant Ukrainian civic identity has ultimately encompassed. Instead, the article argues that Ukraine’s ‘regional’ cleavage could be understood as a nationally specific articulation of the class conflict common to many post-Soviet countries in the context of hegemony crisis. This perspective can better explain the disparate capacity of Ukraine’s ‘pro-Western’ and ‘pro-Russian’ political camps to universalize the particular class interests standing behind them and support them through civic mobilization, the rationale behind the original plan of the Russian invasion, and the reactions of supposedly ‘pro-Russian’ Ukrainian elites and regular citizens to its failure.

City Prosperity Index as A Tool for Urban Regeneration: A Case Study of Ibadan, Nigeria

The need to establish the social, economic, and environmental sustainability aspect of cities cannot be overemphasized. However, urban regeneration projects are not new to urban centers, several studies have revealed the shortcomings associated with the study of the methods to ensure urban regeneration practices and their planning processes are sustainable. This study examined some well-developed strategies for sustainable urban growth within Ibadan city. The method of data collection for this study was qualitatively structured to acquire pertinent data for the assessment of the current state of Ibadan city prosperity. Findings established that Ibadan city lacked community cohesion, poor civic identity, varying degree of security threats, poor mobility and connectivity consequent upon poor standard of living of the populace. Urban growth has no properly managed in the city as shown by the study. The needs for planning process that can curtail, manage, and ultimately create satisfaction for its citizenry is recommended for Ibadan city.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS IN THE ERA OF DIGITALISATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The upbringing of a moral personality has always been relevant and has been an important task of domestic education. The development of the moral potential of students can be achieved by creating an educational environment that provides special psychological and pedagogical conditions that allow students to form stable views on life and man, a system of beliefs that are focused on understanding moral norms and striving to fulfill them. The current situation in education is characterised by the persistent introduction of digitalisation and artificial intelligence, which significantly changes and destroys traditional approaches to the education of a moral personality, complicating the process of formation of personal and civic identity and its substructure – the moral Self. The traditional educational environment in modern conditions is significantly supplemented by remote online communication, which has its own characteristics. The article examines the negative consequences of deep inclusion of the modern digtal space in the life and education of children and youth and raises the question of requirements for the educational environment in the new digital reality to ensure the development of the moral potential of students.

ISLAMIC IDENTITY AND NATIONAL IDENTITY: CONTEXTS OF RELATIONSHIP

This article reveals the role of Islamic identity in strengthening the national identity of Kazakhstan. The foundations of Islamic identity are considered, as well as its relationship with the national idea of the concept of building a Kazakhstani society. The authors come to the conclusion that the Turkic cultural and communicative background has the potential to form an identity model based on historical and axiological continuity, as well as the potential to prevent ethno-religious, linguistic, cultural conflicts. In addition, the study undertakes an analysis of the impact of cultural globalization on the formation of models of Kazakhstani religious and national identity. In addition to the risks of blurring traditional cultural boundaries in favor of the ideas of Eurocentrism, cultural globalization can contribute to the process of cultural and ideological creativity with the obligatory preservation of national authenticity. Kazakhstani national identity is characterized as a civic identity that carries the installations of the national idea, which is based on the historical past and the axiological guidelines determined by it. Islamic identity in the secular context of Kazakhstan is represented by its own model, based on both the ethical and spiritual values of Islam and the national idea.

Исламская идентичность как полиаспектный конструкт социокультурных реалий Казахстана

Настоящая статья посвящена изучению феномена исламской идентичности как полиаспектного компонента социальной, культурной, политической жизни. Новизна исследования заключается в междисциплинарном раскрытии полисемантической природы исламской идентичности с позиций различных отраслей научного знания: философии, психологии, теологии, социологии, культурной антропологии, истории посредством применения соответствующего методологического инструментария. Кроме того, в компаративистском ключе рассмотрены особенности истории и проявления исламской идентичности в Казахстане и странах Исламского мира с целью выявления общего и различного и более глубокого понимания природы исламской идентичности в нашей стране. Авторы приходят к выводам что, во-первых, исламская идентичность имеет два семантических измерения — духовный(план содержания) и физический (план выражения), детерминирующих внутренние интенции, миропонимание, действия, поведение представителей мусульманской уммы; во-вторых, что казахстанская модель исламской идентичности должна основываться на приоритете гражданской идентичности, позволяющей первой вписываться в национальную идентичность мультиконфессионального, поликультурного общества.

Value Orientations of Young Cossacks (Using the Example of the Cossack Hundred at SRSPU (NPI))

This article investigates the spiritual and moral values, cultural and domestic traditions of youth who join Cossack organisations during their university education. The study focuses on students who are members of the Platov Cossack Hundred, established at the Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI). The data analysed in this research were obtained through standardised interviews with members of the Platov Cossack Hundred. The aim of the study is to identify the value orientations, values, and their hierarchy in the minds of student Cossacks. The values of Cossack youth are examined from the perspective of a system rooted in "collective representations" (É.Durkheim). The theory of masculinity is employed to explore the role of the Cossack man in the culture of everyday family life and interaction practices.
 The article provides a brief overview of the scientific literature devoted to describing and analysing the historical development of the River Don Cossacks, the peculiarities of their military activities, everyday life, culture, values, and traditions. It demonstrates the matrix of values of Cossack youth, the core of which consists of justice and family. Empirical data lead to the conclusion that traditional stereotypes of "a man as a warrior" and "a man as a protector" are being formed, along with patriarchal ideas of "the man as the head of the family", religious beliefs, and ethnic identity, as "an Orthodox person with a unique culture, traditions, and customs".
 In everyday life, family relationships are characterised by a desire for egalitarianism and parity in decision-making and child-rearing. The article notes that the foundation of the respondents' value matrix is the cultural-historical basis of militarised masculinity, based on the idea of "serving and defending one's Homeland". The primary motivation for joining the Platov Cossack Hundred is the desire for participation and identification with Cossack culture and traditions.
 The authors emphasise the importance not only of the institution of the family but also of higher education in the actualisation and reproduction of the cultural distinctiveness of regional youth. It is concluded that young people with a strong ethnocultural component prioritise traditional values (patriotism, service to the Homeland, justice, strong families) that shape not only regional (ethno-social) identity but also a pan-Russian civic identity.

Механизм формирования гражданской идентичности молодежи на территориях новых субъектов Российской Федерации

The article reveals the problem of the formation of the civic identity of young people living in the territories of the new subjects of the Russian Federation. Its relevance is determined by the requirements of regulatory documents, the targets of the state youth policy, the need for adaptation and integration of this category of youth into the Russian socio-cultural and economic space. The article presents the conceptual foundations of the study, including a number of theoretical ideas and provisions, as well as variable, axiological and ethno-cultural approaches that determine the strategic vectors for the formation of the civic identity of young people. The pedagogical model and the mechanism for designing individual-group trajectories of the formation of the civic identity of young people in the territories of the new subjects of the Russian Federation in the context of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values ​​are revealed. The developed pedagogical model is represented by the unity of the target, content, procedural and result-evaluative blocks. The sequence of formation of the civic identity of young people is revealed: a) emotional-figurative perception; b) value understanding and appropriation; c) responsible civic behavior. The mechanism of designing individual-group trajectories of the formation of the civic identity of young people is substantiated, including the stages of designing, spatial-target landmarks and the value-semantic "cores" of content corresponding to them. The features of each of the stages are considered: diagnostic, prognostic-target, content-constructive, technological and reflective-evaluative. The results of the study are of practical value for teachers and specialists in working with youth, curators of youth public associations.

Psychological Analysis of Games Citizens Play

Aim. The research aim is to present the most common games citizens play, a description of the main game theses and roles, psychological gains and rewards, paradigms of relations between the citizen and the state, which determine the emergence of the game, as well as opportunities to quit the game. Methods. To achieve the goal, a system of general scientific methods was used: analysis and generalisation of the main provisions of source studies regarding citizenship and the social role of the citizen, systematisation and generalisation of scientific provisions about games, as well as methodological provisions of Berne's transactional analysis. Results. 43% of Ukrainian citizens engage in "game" interaction with the state. The most common games citizens play are: "Persecution" ("The state oppresses me"), "Offended" ("If it wasn’t for this state…"), "Parasite" ("The state owes me and should keep me"), "Patriot" ("Only I love Ukraine, all others are traitors"), "Exemplary citizen" ("I perform my civic duties better than anyone"). Conclusions. Implementation of the role of a Citizen can lead to both constructive relations with the state and surrogate relations, which lead to various psychological games-manipulations. The developed system of psychological consulting practices for the prevention of civic identity "game" deformations can be used in the process of psychological support of civic identity formation in the development of complex training, and corrective activities, as well as in the educational process when creating programs of civic education and the development of civic competencies.

LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE IDENTITY POLICY OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN POSTWAR KOSOVO — A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

Background: This paper aims to elaborate and analyse the legal context of the identity policy of the international community in post-war Kosovo. Through this policy, the nature of Kosovo was determined as an entity under the UN administration until 2008 and as an independent state after that. Given that NATO’s military intervention in Kosovo was initiated for humanitarian reasons and, therefore, was not an intervention aimed at resolving the historical conflict between Serbs and Albanians, the UN administration in Kosovo was also established by being neutral towards national interpretations on the “issue of Kosovo”. This paper will bring together arguments that the international community, in its approach to the people of Kosovo, has actively tried to establish a new political entity detached from any national projections, thereby preventing it from being perceived as a national victory, especially among the Albanian majority. For this reason, all laws, regulations, governing documents and policies of the UN mission, which delineated Kosovo’s political nature and way of governing, were based on the ‘principle of multi-ethnicity’. This paper also examines the negotiation process for determining Kosovo’s final status, through which independence was conditioned by the commitment to building a state based on the principle of multiethnicity. Methods: In this article, qualitative methods have been used since the focus of this paper has been the understanding of some of the concepts of the legal framework used in the process of state building of Kosovo after the war and the role that the international community played in the policies of identity. The authors try to connect the theoretical with the practical aspects to present a broader view of the topic of this article. This scientific article is a single case study research focusing on the state of Kosovo in the post-war period. Data analyses were collected from the official documents of international institutions and the state of Kosovo. The historical method content analysis of the legal documents used in this paper has helped to achieve a deeper understanding of the topic presented in this paper. Results and Conclusions: The authors’ findings indicate that in post-war Kosovo, the international community in post-war Kosovo has established a neutral political entity in terms of national identification. This has been achieved through a legal and constitutional framework that prioritises identity by promoting multi-ethnicity and civic identity as the political identity of the people of Kosovo. This discrepancy between state and national identity has given rise to an identity crisis, especially among the Albanian majority population. This has resulted in religious radicalisation in part of the population and a lack of loyalty to the state in other parts of the country.

The Influence of Mass Media on the Formation of Civic Identity: The Example of Kazakhstan (Content Analysis)

The Influence of Mass Media on the Formation of Civic Identity: The Example of Kazakhstan (Content Analysis)

Foreign language education in the formation of students’ civic identity in the Russian pre-revolutionary gymnasium of the 19th and the early 20th century

Foreign language education in the formation of students’ civic identity in the Russian pre-revolutionary gymnasium of the 19th and the early 20th century

Modernisation of the historical memory and national identity in the Republic of Kazakhstan: a means of the formation and translation

In this paper, the problems of the construction of civic identity in the Republic of Kazakhstan are addressed. As the area for the research, Akmola Oblast was chosen. The purpose of the study is to identify the key means of the forma-tion and translation of the historical memory and to determine the role of their influence on the change of the national identity of the population of Northern Kazakhstan in the 1990s–2020s. The sources for the research include state strategies and programs, statutory legal documents, and materials of ethnographic expeditions. The methodological basis of the study was formed by the theoretical developments of P. Nora, estimates of the theory of ethnicity and iden-tity by V.A. Tishkov, and the research insights of L.P. Repina. The authors identify the main means of the formation of historical knowledge: state strategies and programs; names of the localities and streets; textbooks on the history of Kazakhstan; national and state holidays; and monuments to national heroes/events. The result of the study is the perio-disation of the modernization of the historical knowledge in Kazakhstan. In the first period (1991–2001), the creation of a historical narrative was taking place. Renaming the administrative units was the most efficient means of the formation of the historical knowledge. During this period, new holidays symbolising the sovereignty of Kazakhstan emerged. In the second period (2001–2012), there was observed the consolidation of the foundations of the national policy of indepen-dent Kazakhstan. The state holidays are approved at the legislative level; the textbooks on the history of Kazakhstan are continuously developed, the state programs are aimed at studying the historical and cultural heritage. New memo-rial complexes appear in the republic, the process of the street renaming continues. The third period (2012 — present time) is associated with the dramatic modernisation of the historical consciousness of the Kazakhstanis. The state pro-grams “Strategy-2050” and “Rukhani Zhangyru” form the basis for the modernisation. The renaming of the streets and localities continues, which is aimed at “reviving the indigenous Kazakh names”. History textbooks hold a prominent place in the modernisation of the historical memory of the younger generation. With the help of the public holidays, the foundations for national identity and patriotism are being laid.

Civic identity formation among grade schoolers through the implementation of the extracurricular activities programme of literary orientation

Civic identity formation among grade schoolers through the implementation of the extracurricular activities programme of literary orientation

Value orientations as the basis for the formation of the axiological profile of a teacher's civic identity

Introduction. Modern socio-political transformations in the country, focusing on the upbringing of the younger generation in the spirit of preserving and strengthening traditional Russian values, determine the increasing role of the teacher in the formation of civic identity among young people in the context of a large-scale technologically developing economy. In the conditions of new challenges threatening domestic value orientations, it is necessary to build a system of values of the future teacher as a translator of ideological positions in the process of educating students, in accordance with social needs and requests.The purpose of the study is to identify the value orientations of the teacher in the formation of the profile of his civic identity.Materials and Methods. Information from scientific sources (articles) and regulatory documents on the topic of the work was used as materials for the study. The study used theoretical methods of analysis, theoretical generalization, logical comparison of information, as well as methods of scientific interpretation.Results. As a result of scientific understanding and generalization of the proposed concepts of the formation of civic identity, the study proposes an axiological profile of the teacher's civic identity, representing the worldview of the teacher as a citizen of Russia, based on a system of national values: love for his native country, pride in his Homeland, civic responsibility and patriotism. The axiological profile of the teacher's civic identity is presented in three structural and functional components: knowledge, reflexive and regulatory, and also has a structural and dynamic characteristic with a description of the components and levels of formation in the terminology of the value justification of the development of the phenomenon of the teacher's civic identity.Discussion and Conclusions. The theoretical and methodological research carried out on the implementation of the project, which also provides for the experimental part, declares a powerful promotion of the axiology of education in understanding methodological approaches to the formation of civil identity of the younger generation. The practical implementation of the project consists in the instrumental development of the educational component of the professional training of the future teacher, capable of promoting the moral formation of students, solving the problem of the value and motivational aspects of the training of future teachers who develop personality.

Youth of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic: problems, resources and opportunities

The article is devoted to the analysis of the current state of the youth of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and the problems of socio-economic, political, ideological and ethno-cultural nature that it faces in everyday reality; The strategies and programs of regional youth policy, as well as the role of universities in the socialization of young people, are considered. The authors come to the conclusion that in the presence of a number of key problems that have a pronounced "youth" sound, multiplied by the regional specifics of the North Caucasus in general and Kabardino-Balkaria, in particular (high proportion of young people; sustainable employment; income level; economic and financial non-self-sufficiency; significant external migration; the acquisition of ethno-cultural and civic identity in the presence of radical ideological challenges; socialization of rural youth and preservation of the values of traditional culture in the context of globalization), the republic has ample resource opportunities for positive socialization of young people.

Negotiating civic identity across different political contexts: Immigrant participation in social movements and political incorporation

AbstractThis article examines the understudied intersection between migration and contentious politics, focusing specifically on immigrant participation in social movements within their host societies. Drawing upon data from the Anti‐Extradition Law Amendment Bill (Anti‐ELAB) Movement in Hong Kong, it illuminates the process through which Chinese immigrants become politicized, evolve collective identities, and mobilize against civil dominance. Further, it underscores the transformative potential of social movements in facilitating immigrant political incorporation. However, it also recognizes the unilateral acceptance determined by mainstream society, which often leaves immigrants sidelined in discussions regarding their qualifications for unconventional political participation. To address civil inequality, immigrants establish their civil identities, challenge dominance, and amass political capital for future incorporation. This study extends the migration and social movements literature by shedding light on the political dynamics of immigrant participation and the hurdles they encounter during their journey toward political incorporation. It also underscores the significant role of progressive social movements in fostering immigrant political participation. Furthermore, the research highlights the unique immigrant political identity that emerges and evolves through participation in social movements, contesting exclusion and monopolistic dominance over democratic realization.

Civic Sovereignty: Indigenous Civic Constructs in Public School Spaces

Context:This study examines how urban American Indian high school students negotiate their civic identities within the settler colonial structures of urban American public schools.Research Question:How do urban American Indian students negotiate civic identities in spaces where civic concepts are taught, such as American history classes in an urban public high school and a Native Youth Council (Native YC)?Research Design:This critical participatory ethnographic study examines the negotiation of civic identity by 11 urban Indigenous students in social studies classes, a Native YC, and a school in Washington State, where the STI curriculum is taught. Safety zone theory and tribal critical race theory were used to understand students’ experiences and their stories from observations, participant interviews, and focus groups, which were employed as data.Conclusions/Recommendations:The study found that the social studies classes and Native YC were zones of sovereignty (ZoS), forwarding survivance and self-determination for Native students. Students learned about the Indigenous civic constructs of sovereignty, self-determination, dual citizenship, tribal self-government, and federal Indian policy inside and outside of school, all of which supported Native students in civic identity development. Recommendations on teaching Indigenous civic constructs to all students as part of teaching for critical democracy in public schools as a component of social studies classes and extracurricular activities are discussed.

Civic Identity and Civic Participation in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. Edited by Cédric Brélaz and Els Rose. Turnhout, Belgium: Brepols, 2021. 447 pp. $150.00 hardcover.

Civic Identity and Civic Participation in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. Edited by Cédric Brélaz and Els Rose. Turnhout, Belgium: Brepols, 2021. 447 pp. $150.00 hardcover.

СОЦИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ АСПЕКТЫ "МАТРИЦЫ ИДЕНТИЧНОСТИ": СТРУКТУРНО-ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ И ЦЕННОСТНО-СМЫСЛОВЫЕ КОНСТАНТЫ

The article presents - in scientific, theoretical and applied aspects - the author's concept of measuring the all-Russian civic identity as a socially and historically conditioned phenomenon. The sociological aspects of understanding and structural-content «formulation» of such a socially and politically significant phenomenon as the all-Russian civic consciousness are updated. The «Identity Matrix» is proposed by the author for every day, relatively regular measurement of identity as a whole or in its individual value-semantic constants, understood as relatively stable and permanent cultural concepts / ideas that manifest themselves in one way or another in certain social periods, or remain in shadows, at the level of the «collective unconscious». The sociological context of the study complements the philosophical and educational dimension of the all-Russian civic identity of students in the space of educational organizations, highlighting the essential characteristics and targets of subjects and placing them in the categorical and conceptual space of the «identity matrix» as a model of self-determination and social determination of the subject of education in qualitative terms and quantitative indicators.

Model of the formation of the civil identity of a linguistic personality with regard to the impact of the multicultural environment of a higher education institution

Introduction. Identifying the criteria of civic identity is one of the important and high-priority tasks in the formation of a linguistic personality. In scientific literature, many factors are described that can influence its formation, and each of the factors can affect it in different ways. The regression model can help to establish a relationship between these factors and identify how they influence the development of the civic identity of a linguistic personality, which can be useful for further studies and the development of relevant programs and policies. The aim of the study is to identify the factors influencing the development of the civic identity of a linguistic personality and to build a mathematical model describing the dynamics of the level of formation of the civic identity of a linguistic personality depending on these factors, with regard to the impact of the multicultural environment of a higher education institution. Materials and methods. To build a model of the formation of the civic identity of a linguistic personality with regard to the impact of the multicultural environment of a higher education institution, the data obtained through the survey of students of the Financial University were used. More than 500 students from 8 faculties participated in the survey. Based on the survey, 30 factors were selected that influence the formation of the civic identity of a linguistic personality. Statistical and mathematical methods were used to analyze the impact of these factors on the formation of the civic identity of a linguistic personality. Two regression models were built, which made it possible to identify the dependence of these indicators on the formation of the civic identity of a linguistic personality with regard to the impact of the multicultural environment of a higher education institution. Results and discussion. The constructed models are of high quality and well describe the dependence of the dynamics of the level of formation of the civic identity of a linguistic personality on the selected factors and components of the multicultural environment of a higher education institution. At the same time, the quality of the first model is higher: its coefficient of determination (0.8855) is higher than that of the second model (0.8239); the standard error of the first model (5.4873) is smaller than that of the second model (6.6934). Conclusion. The study identified factors that can influence the formation of the civic identity of a linguistic personality. The constructed regression models made it possible to identify these factors with regard to the impact of the multicultural environment of a higher education institution. The results of the study can be effectively used in a targeted way in the management of the educational process, which will make it possible to improve both the quality of education and the image of the university.