Interethnic Relations Research Articles

ВСПОМОГАТЕЛЬНАЯ ПОЛИЦИЯ В СИСТЕМЕ НАЦИСТСКОГО ОККУПАЦИОННОГО РЕЖИМА НА СОВЕТСКИХ ТЕРРИТОРИЯХ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ БЕЛОРУССКОЙ ССР)

This article is devoted to the study of the role and place of the collaborationist auxiliary police, which was an important part of the Nazi security forces during the occupation of Soviet territories. The reasons for the appearance and genesis of such police formations are shown on the example of the Belarusian SSR. Their typology is considered, with the help of which it was possible to establish that the main types of police in the territory of this Soviet republic were the «service of order», «self-defense» and Auxiliary Police of order, the reasons for the creation of which directly depended from the increase in the level of partisan danger in the occupied territories. As a result of the conducted research, it was found that the auxiliary police were the most massive collaborationist formations in the occupied Soviet territories, and their role in Nazi repressive policies (for example, participation in the Holocaust) is quite significant. Nevertheless, the level of combat capability of the police remained low for a number of reasons and only decreased with the course of the occupation, which forced the Nazi administration to look for other forms of military collaboration. One of these reasons was the interethnic relations on the territory of the Belarusian SSR, which allows us to call the auxiliary police an essential factor in the dynamics, for example, of Belarusian-Polish and Belarusian-Russian relations.

Ethnic Peculiarities and Inter-ethnic Parallels in the Traditional Material Culture of the Hungarians of Ugocsa

The Hungarians living in the present-day Transcarpathian region have lived peacefully for centuries together with the majority Ruthenian/Ukrainian population, as well as with the Romanian, German, Roma and other ethnic groups, who live in a similar minority to the Hungarians. Ethnographers and tourists visiting the region are convinced that these nationalities have retained the characteristics of their culture to this day. At the same time, it is worth observing how this long historical coexistence is reflected in the way of life and mentality of these people. The parallels between Ruthenian and Hungarian language and folklore, folk customs are excellent examples of interethnic relations, but I have also encountered similar examples when researching the traditional material culture of the villages in Ugocsa. In the field of folk architecture, for example, the gate called tőkés kapu, as well as the abora, aszaló [the dryer] and the barn. Interethnic phenomena between Hungarians, Ruthenians and other nationalities of the region can also be observed in folk costumes (the guba, or the shoes called bochkor). Throughout history, in Transcarpathia, which belonged to different state formations, it was noticeable that culture was not strictly tied to peoples. Thanks to the tolerance shown towards each other, the nationalities of the region have preserved their ethnic and religious characteristics and identity, but we can also find many similarities in their cultures. When studying the interactions that mutually enrich each other's culture and provide a colorful and attractive image to the region, it is often impossible to find out who borrowed from whom and when. During the ethnographic research of the local communities, the main point is to take into account the ethnic interaction of the nationalities living here, as the folk culture of the local Hungarians is determined by the aggregation of the cultures of different ethnicities.

A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL DISTANCE OF RESIDENTS OF BORDER REGIONS OF RUSSIA AND KAZAKHSTAN

He article presents an analysis of the social distance, which was measured as part of an empirical study on the socio-psychological characteristics of the ethnic identity of residents of border regions in Russia and Kazakhstan. The social distance was measured in two groups, which were determined by the type of residence of the respondents. The article describes such types of residence as diffuse and compact ones. The authors determined social acceptability and social expansiveness in the studied groups, as well as the social distance in these groups towards representatives of five ethnic groups. The results of the survey aimed at studying attitudes towards ethnicity and interethnic relations are presented.

АҚТӨБЕ ӨҢІРІНДЕГІ КЕҢЕС ҮКІМЕТІНІҢ ОРНАУЫ: ШАРАЛАРЫ, ЕРЕКШЕЛІКТЕРІ

The proposed article is devoted to the victory and the policy of the Bolshevik regime in the Aktobe region. The victory of the October Revolution in Russia contributed to the establishment of Soviet power in Kazakhstan. At the same time, the establishment of Soviet power in Kazakhstan was associated with a number of additional difficulties, such as socio-economic backwardness, the dominance of patriarchal relations in the Kazakh village, the small number and weakness of Bolshevik organizations, and the complexity of interethnic relations. In the article, the author, conducting a review of research and data on the problem, examines the actions of the Bolshevik dictatorship that arose in Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century, as well as the peculiarities of the establishment of Soviet power in Kazakhstan, including on the territory of Aktobe. The results of the double revolution of 1917 and the changes in the internal, political and economic life of the region are analyzed on the basis of regional archival documents. The article did not ignore the establishment of Soviet power and the political, social difficulties andobstacles in its implementation. In addition, archival data reflecting the involvement of the region in the civil war under the rule of the Bolshevik dictatorship will be analyzed. In describing the political development of the country during the period of the double revolution, the main attention was paid to the activities of Alash figures.

Chieftaincy and Kingship in Africa: How Lessons from the Government in South Africa Can Address Ghana’s Maladroitness in Inter-Ethnic Relations

Although the Authority of chiefs was undone by colonial rule in Ghana, traditional rulers have served as important adjuncts in the administration of post-colonial governments in Africa. This paper examines the evolution of chieftaincy, particularly as an agent of administration, with particular reference to the Ghanaian and South African experiences. Indeed, post-colonial Ghanaian and South African governments have all come to rely on traditional rulers to aid in development activities. Historical tensions related to chieftaincy conflicts in South Africa led to government intervention post-Apartheid to address colonial injustices. Ghana can learn from this approach to resolve disputes, especially among the Konkombas and Dagombas in its Northern Region. As such, the paper concludes that the administration of justice by the Government, coupled with positive institutional political interference, will bring trust and an end to the banner of traditional conflicts through resolution mechanisms.

Inter-national and Inter-ethnic Tolerance Formed Among the People of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is one of the most multi-ethnic and minority nations, as well as ethnic groups, living together in the world. More than 50 local and at the same time representatives of small ethnic peoples live in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The people of Azerbaijan have a rich historical experience in the field of development and support of interethnic relations and multiculturalism. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, has repeatedly stated that Azerbaijan is a tolerant state, all peoples live in peace and security in Azerbaijan.

Rural Murle Age-Set Men Tackling Elites in South Sudan

The Murle age system is often presented in a negative light in the South Sudan conflict reporting, which links age-set activities to communal violence, cattle rustling, and the abduction of women and children. Such assessments by outsiders overlook the positive effects of age-sets on interethnic relations in rural areas, where young people follow the Murle tradition and navigate the complex influence networks of Murle society. We focus on pastoral Murle youth in Pibor born in the 1980s and 1990s—that is, the laŋo age-set. By drawing on in-depth life-story interviews, this article studies how Murle laŋo masculinity is constructed, embodied, and negotiated. The analysis of our ethnographic data exemplifies how early childhood emotional bonds with caregivers, conflicts, and marginalisation impact the life trajectory of one Murle man. Our results show the connectedness of political orientation, tradition, and masculinity to intergenerational conflict and competition for political and societal power in Murle society. The study increases our understanding of Murle laŋo men’s survival strategies. Specifically, it shows that these rural marginalised Murle youth build alliances beyond kinship and ethnic ties, defend land, advance the goal of peace with neighbours, volunteer for unpaid community work to fight idleness, and act as a counter force to prevent manipulation by political and military leaders. Zɔɔz Zɔɔz nici ɔp bayiz ci ɔl o maac een murle abaak Murla, ki gɔl ci bayizo, ki gɔl ci ganonto been culanɛ ci kobɛkɛ ɔl kaal. Gi ci titiny bayize ceen murlen nɛɛn, buluwa kibeen kerenɛ ogi o murle gɔɔn anya bayiz o gɛɛr gɔɔn aruwɔn ɔl, ma kɔran tiin moda ma kagaman ŋai ki dɔɔl ci modo. Mazin liŋliŋɔnti nici aŋamnek kaal o abon agɔɔn bulowa o abaak murla loce o ɔl o kolik een junup ŋawo azɔɔzi kaal o bayiz uneŋ murlo. Ma golowa ci kaŋamneka kalyanit o bayiz o een murlen, ayelza rɔŋrɔŋanɔnɛt ci arɔrɔŋanɔn nigi ki, gɔɔl ci adiŋdiŋani Jowanɛ o adilyai, gɔl ci siaso, ki kɛranɛ, ki kaal ci akati ŋayetin ki jorɛnɛɛn zɛɛ been ŋɛrɔn ci aŋɛrɔɔn alata o murlo aŋɛrɛ sias giye ci arɔɔŋi rum o. Bayizi ween aturuwen aroŋnyi, ayelzai bule o kazi lango, agamta nigi bayiz ci aromɛn niŋgi dook kodoye, ma arican ganɔɔn ma buk ɔp calaŋ aŋɛɛr nɔgɔ siasa karabɔŋ een zɔɔz ci takirzetu. Keywords: masculinity, laŋo, life story, tradition, elites, Murle, South Sudan

Interethnic Relations in the Turukhansk Region in the 18th–19th centuries

Interethnic Relations in the Turukhansk Region in the 18th–19th centuries

Reflection of the nature of interethnic relations in the literature of Buryatia

Reflection of the nature of interethnic relations in the literature of Buryatia

The impediments of electoral management in the 2007 general election on interethnic relations in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia counties

The impediments of electoral management in the 2007 general election on interethnic relations in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia counties

THE REPRESENTATION OF THE MONG ETHNIC GROUP IN THE VIETNAMESE TV DRAMA SERIES “MÙA XUÂN Ở LẠI” (2020)

This research examines the representation of Mong ethnic group in the TV drama series “Mùa xuân ở lại” (2020) and discusses the implications of this representation for a wide-ranging social and cultural context. Employing the framework of Fairclough (2001) and Kress, G. and van Leeuwen, T. (2006), the data analysis has revealed the following findings on the Mong people in the film: (1) Mong people’s living environment is underdeveloped and insecure; (2) Mong people’s economy is agricultural-based with a heavy reliance on nature, (3) Mong people are poorly educated, (4) Mong people still preserve backward social and cultural practices, (5) Mong people play a passive role in the interethnic relationship with Kinh people. Apparently, the way that the Mong people and their life are portrayed in the film tends to perpetuate long-held stereotypes of this ethnic group in Vietnamese media.

Миграционный процесс как фактор обеспечения финансово-правовой политики Республики Таджикистан

The relevance of the article under consideration is due to the fact that the migration process affects the political, social, financial and legal policy and security of the state. It notes that the migration process currently acts as an indicator that regulates the financial and legal policy of the state and the population of the Republic of Tajikistan. The emerging outflow of the young generation of the country, including educated and qualified personnel, indicates insufficiently high wages and living standards in the republic. Based on this, the author believes that due to the growing number of migrants from the countries of the exporter of labor resources, at the same time in the host country, new problems arise in terms of adaptation to life in big cities, mentality, legislation and labor law and order. The modern globalization of migration processes also transforms to more reasonable relations of rapprochement of peoples, legal interethnic relations, the study of history, culture, customs, traditions, customs and many other factors of national values from each other, creating friendly relations, where they unite them even more, develop friendship between peoples. All this is a sign that the host country has a positive attitude towards the migration flow. The task of the state, the exporting labor force and the country receiving labor resources is, first of all, independently, taking into account the circumstances and certain principles of public administration, to harmonize migration legislation in order to stabilize and develop it. Since public administration in this area is an independent area of activity of executive authorities, directly related to ensuring state security and socio-economic development of the country, the state faces the task of systematizing migration legislation. The author comes to the conclusion that, together with the multiplicity and sometimes inconsistency of legal acts in the field of migration, their application is significantly more difficult, which leads to inconsistency in the actions of law enforcement agencies that regulate these processes. In addition, there are barriers to providing social protection for migrants that lead to discrimination, such as labor, legal, language and cultural barriers, insufficient information about the rights of migrants to social protection and the mechanism for their implementation.

Friendly, not friends: migrant settlement and diverse social ties in Australian regional cities

ABSTRACT Visa policies and pathways are increasingly driving international migration to Australia’s regional and rural centres. Often embedded within a multicultural imaginary, notions of friendliness and neighbourliness are instilled in the ‘small town’ narratives of these regional cities. However, little is known about whether this friendliness translates to the formation of deeper, meaningful connections that create the conditions for a sense of belonging to emerge. Drawing on empirical data from two regional cities across Queensland, this research investigates the challenges and barriers to forming friendships between migrant communities and ‘local’ Australian residents. We explore how co-ethnic relationships, while significant, do not always benefit and bolster migrants’ sense of belonging in the regions. Instead, we argue that inter-ethnic friendships with other migrant communities offer pathways to belonging in regional contexts. In doing so, we challenge prevalent assumptions regarding the inherent value of co-ethnic ties and the tensions so often raised within inter-ethnic relations.

Идейно-ценностные основы государственной политики в сфере общего образования в контексте обеспечения образовательного суверенитета РФ

The article explores the problems of developing ideological and value foundations of state policy in the field of general education, which are a necessary condition for ensuring educational sovereignty of the Russian Federation. A critical analysis of the liberal paradigm that defined the educational agenda in Russia in the post-Soviet period is carried out. It argues the need for a qualitative transformation of the domestic educational system within the framework of the classical model, taking into account the realities of the modern information-technological era. It is proved that when defining the contours of the national domestic system of general education, its mission and goals should be clearly defined. It is concluded that in order to achieve genuine educational sovereignty and formation of national educational system, it is necessary to define Russian civilizational model of education with a clearly defined value-anthropological basis. It is shown that the actualized state educational policy should be implemented in unity with the policy in the sphere of family, culture, information, youth, interethnic relations, traditional spiritual and moral values and others.

PERNIKAHAN CAMPURAN SUNDA-JAWA : ANTARA TRADISI DAN MITOS DALAM PRESPEKTIF MASYARAKAT MODERN

Social interaction is very important in everyday life. Social interaction is needed to create social relationships between individuals and individuals or between groups with one another. In a community group, there is an inter-ethnic relationship that is manifested as a relationship between individuals or between ethnic community groups with one another who live as neighbors and get along with each other. This study aims to explore the perspective of modern society in addressing the mythical phenomenon of the prohibition of marriage between Javanese and Sundanese. This descriptive research describes the phenomenon of marriage prohibition based on data collection through literature study. Data analysis is carried out starting from the stage of collecting heirloom data, reading, writing, and managing research literature. The results show that the discourse or myth about Sundanese people who cannot marry Javanese is a historical story that has multiple interpretations. Do not let us be consumed by issues that are not clear the truth, so that it will damage the future of the nation's next generation. It is necessary to instill each other's identity in accordance with the motto of our country which means although different but still one.

Formation of Inter-Ethnic Solidarity of The Kazakhstani Society Based on The Implementation of The Multiculturalism Concept in The Student Environment

The article presents the results of a sociological study on the problem of modern inter-ethnic relations among students based on the concept of multiculturalism. The purpose of this study is to identify the attitudes of urban students towards the implementation of the ideology of multiculturalism, and the implementation of interethnic communication; to identify possible strategies for their behavior in a situation of interethnic tension and conflict in the context of the implemented state policy in the field of interethnic relations. The survey showed that Kazakhstani students have a high level of interethnic tolerance and are ready to enter into interethnic relations, which confirms the existence and implementation of the ideas of multiculturalism. The ideas of multiculturalism in the higher education system of Kazakhstan are implemented through various mechanisms that allow for preserving ethnic diversity and strengthening interethnic harmony, which contributes to the formation of interethnic solidarity in society.

In the Shadow of War: Public Opinion in the Baltic States, 2014 and 2021

Drawing on research on political culture and research on geopolitical orientations, this article analyses public opinion in the three Baltic states (2014 and 2021), focusing on political support, inter-ethnic relations and geopolitical attitudes. In the first section, the empirical analysis demonstrates widespread public support for the national communities in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Most respondents feel a sense of attachment to or pride in their respective homeland, and a relative majority of all respondents feel that their contemporary political systems are preferable to other systems in the past. At the same time, the analysis alert us to distinct ethnic differences: the Russian-speakers in the three countries tend to be decidedly more nostalgic about the Soviet past and less satisfied with the present regimes. Confirming and updating findings familiar from previous studies, this article also notes that the population groups in the three Baltic states were growing more or less accustomed to the domestic situation, up until the escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian war in 2022. In the second part of the article, we turn to geopolitical belonging and security perceptions in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Constructing ethnic consciousness: the role of cultural heritage in Malaysia

ABSTRACT The Chinese community’s unique position in Malaysian inter-ethnic relations weaves through intricate interactions with other ethnic groups, maintaining distinct cultural identities amidst Malaysia’s diverse ethnic fabric. This study explores the intricate relationship between ethnic consciousness and cultural heritage among Malaysian Chinese people, examining, within a historical context, how this community maintains its distinct identity within a multi-ethnic society. Utilizing focus group discussions (FGDs) with Chinese independent schools (CIS) students, the study delves into their identity perceptions, influenced by both “authority-defined” and “everyday-defined” social realities. The findings reveal how cultural heritage, particularly through lion dance activities, reinforces ethnic consciousness while contributing to a broader national identity. This study elucidates the complex dynamics of ethnic identity formation in a multicultural context and advocates for an inclusive heritage management. Such an approach fosters dialogue, respects diversity, and enhances our understanding of the role of heritage in shaping a cohesive, multicultural society.

Dynamics of interethnic relations in the assessments of residents of a multiethnic city (the case of Yakutsk)

Dynamics of interethnic relations in the assessments of residents of a multiethnic city (the case of Yakutsk)

Causes and consequences of language manipulation with the concept of «patriotism» and criteria its distinction with nationalism

INTRODUCTION. The concepts of “nationalism” and “patriotism”, “nazification” and “denazification” are used in the modern context without taking into account the history of their formation, which increases the possible escalation of social conflicts. The purpose of study – is to identify the causes and consequences of linguistic manipulation of the concept of “patriotism” and the criteria for its distinction with the concept of “nationalism”.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The studied facts of history examine the stages of development of nationalism and patriotism in the countries of Europe, the Russian Empire, the USSR and in the post-Soviet space. To study their interaction, a comparative historical method of understanding reality is used.RESEARCH RESULTS. The types of states that are built on different principles depending on the attitude of the power elites to patriotism and nationalism are analyzed: (1) protonationalism of Ancient Greece, formed on the basis of slavery; (2) nationalism in Europe with an amendment to the inviolability of property and individual freedom in bourgeois states, justifying the colonization of “unenlightened” peoples; 3) patriotism in the Russian Empire, established on the basis of Orthodoxy and citizenship, taking into account national and territorial covertness; (4) Soviet patriotism, built on the ideology of internationalism, equality and unity of national republics; (5) neopatriotism, which excludes nationalism as an ideology of superiority “titular” of a nation or state.CONCLUSION. The signs of nationalism are determined, revealing its destructive essence and making it possible to consolidate the social essence of patriotism in the structure of personal, state and interethnic relations. the significance of the model of openness of cultures, economies, religions and languages that create conditions for the formation of multipolar civilizations is substantiated.