Identity Of Nation Research Articles

Consolidation of the Russian society under contemporary challenges: Social-historical and value contexts

Civil identity is one of the key resources for uniting Russian society. It is based on the historical self-awareness, common historical memory, joint commemoration of significant historical events and achievements of the state and society. Civil identity of the Russian nation is concentrated around the Soviet legacy: Russian reality is filled with Soviet reminiscences and markers of historical memory, many of which act as ‘links’ for the differentiated social space. However, the Soviet period is becoming increasingly distant, full of myths and simplified interpretations. Therefore, the increased attention to the interpretation of ambiguous events of the Soviet history may cause a critical revision of the Soviet value paradigm in relation to the historical heritage and the policy of memory and become a catalyst for centrifugal sentiments, creating threats to the state security and integrity. The efficiency of state institutions and prospects of civil society structures depend on the dominant identity markers in the mass consciousness and on the most important reference groups for self-identification. Thus, the study of the historical consciousness and memory of Russians as the basic principles of national consensus and the analysis of the features of the post-crisis historical worldview of different groups in the Russian society are of particular relevance. Based on the monitoring research data from the IS FCTAS RAS surveys (conducted in 2020-2023 on the representative all-Russian regionalized quota sample; N = 2000) and an integrated approach, the authors assess the historical and value consciousness of Russians under contemporary challenges: interest in history and historical facts, perception of historical periods and leading historical figures; attitude to national history, formation of the all-Russian identity and the role of family memory in this process; a ‘new vision’ of Russia and its future, a trend to rethink the idea of change and the path of national development, understood in the mass consciousness through the original model of the world order and civilizational sovereignty; ideas about key social groups that contribute to or hinder national development, and about the tasks to be solved on the path to creating future Russia. The main conclusions of the research are presented in the article in the form of postulates.

TIGA PILAR BUDAYA CIANJUR: ETIK, ESTETIK, KINESTETIK

Character Education is an educational movement under the 
 responsibility of the education unit to strengthen the character of 
 students through the harmonization of heart, taste, mind, and 
 sports. The end of strengthening character education is none other 
 than to build the nation's identity and competitiveness. The three 
 pillars of Cianjur culture in the form of ngaos, mamaos, maenpo, 
 as one of the cultural and artistic expressions as the nation's 
 identity have values that build the spirit of character education, 
 that represent ethic, aesthetic, and kinestethic. This can be seen 
 from the elements contained in it, where in addition to national 
 identity, there are also noble cultural ethical values, including the 
 value of art that accommodates the heart, taste, mind and body. 
 Thus, the involvement of local values in the character education 
 movement is an appropriate effort. This research focuses on this 
 effort, especially in mapping the relationship between the three 
 pillars of Cianjur culture and the conception of character education

The Living Archive

Abstract This article discusses the practices of documentation and archiving related to classical performance in the Italian Fascist regime, and their implications for the study of fascist art and culture more widely. The first part discusses a number of institutions as the sites of Italian Fascism’s archiving of classical performance. The second part, drawing on the work of Eric Ketelaar and Amalia G. Sabiescu, considers how Italian Fascism made use of the historically connoted ‘cultural tools’ of ancient Greek theatre as ‘living archives’. It discusses the aesthetic means that came to characterize all classical performances as living archives and considers the use of ancient Greek and Roman sites all over the peninsula and in colonized Libya as the archival sites of the classical performances. In the conclusion, it argues that the combination of performance and archives empowered these cultural tools to become the means for the reconstruction and transmission of Fascism’s newly crafted social memory and identity of the Italian nation.

Ukrainian theater as an instrument of cultural diplomacy and its role in modern integration processes

The purpose of the article is to determine the significance of theater art in the cultural diplomacy of Ukraine. The object is the cultural diplomacy. The subject is the role of theater in cultural diplomacy.
 The relevance of this article lies in the need to understand the historical role of the theater in the formation of the identity of various nations It has become quite natural that countries actively use their own dramatic art in presenting themselves to the world community.
 The methodology of the theoretical analysis in this article is based on both the whole complex of ideas related to the object of research and a specific scientific toolkit formed by the morphological and methodological discourse. It is noted that the theater operates within cultural diplomacy in four main ways, each of which implies different expectations of interaction with the target audience. At the first and simplest level, a theatrical performance can simply be a pleasant and interesting gift to the audience; at the second level — a way of forming perception and informing; at the third level, the theatrical performance becomes a mechanism for creating interaction between the source and target groups; and at the fourth level — it can be part of the strategy for the development of art and the creative public sphere in a given country.
 The results. 1. The concept of people-to-people contact is extremely important in cultural diplomacy because it facilitates access to intercultural dialogue, thus allowing people to learn more about each other, other cultures and different ways of life. The advantage in this case is that existing prejudices are overcome in a casual and informal way. In addition, cultural diplomacy and its various projects contribute to openness and tolerance for the development of civil society. 2. Ukrainian cultural diplomacy has some experience of involving theatrical art in the presentation of Ukrainian culture abroad, but in general it can be characterized as sporadic, non-systematic, and ideological. 3. Ukrainian theater faced the task of not only actualizing old and finding new artistic images and symbols, in order to form the proper image of the country, but also to form a certain basis for the effective implementation of the tasks of cultural diplomacy of Ukraine, which is appropriate in relation to the challenges of the time. 4. Over the past decades, the theater festival has become an inseparable component of the artistic life of Ukraine, as well as the cultural diplomacy of our country. Theatrical festivals gained tangible audience sympathy and turned out to be not only an important event in the artistic life of our country, but also realized the understanding of the “brand”, becoming a symbol of quality for connoisseurs.
 The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that the theater can be a diplomatic mechanism for initiating two-way conversation and exchange. The means of implementing this task can vary from promoting the staging of works by foreign theater groups in one’s own country to attracting foreign producers and directors for joint development, to selecting plays with the aim of creating new discussions.
 The practical significance of the article lies in the fact that the scientific analysis allowed us to identify the cultural diplomacy as a type of diplomacy that uses the country’s cultural heritage as a means to achieve its goals: art, in particular theater, cinema, music, literature, and education.

Building Legal Foundation for a Prosperous Indonesia: Insights from MPR-RI Four Pillars

<div class="WordSection1"><p><em>Indonesia is a state that openly engages with the opportunities and challenges of global economic liberalization. Several issues arise when international legal interventions clash with the identity, values, and interests of indonesian nation. Therefore, this study aimed to strengthen the national foundation in facing globalization and and ushering in a prosperous era for Indonesia. This doctrinal study was conducted using a conceptual approach, with the perspective regarding the role of law in economic development. It also examined the importance of robust legal foundation to maintain national stability in the midst of global economic changes. The results showed that national legal development was crucial to realizing aspirations for unity, sovereignty, justice, and prosperity. Four pillars of MPR-RI could serve as a guide for every citizen to foster nationalism in the midst of rapid globalization. Furthermore, the spirit of legal foundation in four pillars could guide the formulation of national policies that accommodated global interests without forsaking the identity, values, and interests of indonesian nation. The idea of four pillars was also developed as the basis for the philosophy of national economic legal development. The results were expected to guide all stakeholders in constructing economic law in Indonesia, thereby achieving prosperity for the entire population.</em><em></em></p></div><p><em><br clear="all" /></em></p>

Exploring the Development of Highway Tourism in Ethnic Minority Areas within the Context of Cultural and Tourism Integration

Economic development in China's ethnic minority regions is vital for strengthening the collective national identity of the Chinese nation. As material living standards improve, there is an increased focus on cultural and spiritual needs, with highway tourism emerging as a current trend. This paper delves into the development of highway tourism in ethnic minority regions, examining routes such as the Tacheng, Duku, and Nenmo highway tours. It evaluates the existing state and distinctive features of these tours, identifies developmental challenges, and proposes strategies for optimizing spatial distribution, enhancing promotion of ethnic uniqueness, strategic route planning, and encouraging ethnic integration.

Memahami Jati Diri Bangsa: Peran Identitas Nasional dalam Membentuk Karakter Siswa di Sekolah

National identity plays a crucial role in shaping students' characters within the school environment. This study aims to explore the extent of students' understanding of national identity, understand the role of teachers in integrating national identity values into education to shape students' characters, examine the influence of the understanding of national identity on students' social behavior in the school environment, and unearth the significant role of national identity in developing the nation's identity in the younger generation. The research utilizes a descriptive-qualitative approach, collecting data through observation, questionnaires, and document analysis. The average percentage of students' responses to Understanding National Identity: The Role of National Identity in Shaping Student Character at School at Santa Maria Middle School Class VIII-2 was 13.96% with a positive value and 1.04% with a negative value. So the students' responses were included in the very good category. Results indicate that the formation of students' characters in schools is highly influenced by their understanding and experiences related to national identity. National identity not only enriches historical, cultural, and local values but also serves as a foundation for cultivating patriotism, tolerance, and social responsibility. In this context, the role of educators and the school curriculum becomes pivotal in facilitating the understanding and internalization of national identity among students. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the relationship between national identity and students' characters in schools and provides a basis for improving educational policies to strengthen the positive influence of national identity in shaping a generation with strong character and personality.

Developing a training program to enhance conservation awareness and attitudes among Thai hotel cooks: A comparative study

Thai cuisine, a reflection of the nation's cultural identity, has evolved over time and embodies the way of life, thoughts, and mindset of the Thai people. This study aims to develop a training program designed to heighten participants' understanding of conservation issues and assess changes in their conservation attitudes pre and post-training. The research, conducted among 354 Thai hotel cooks, reveals a fundamental challenge in Thai food preparation: the lack of standardized conservation and marketing practices. This encompasses basic culinary skills and regional cooking variations. Culinary schools often emphasize their own culinary philosophies, further exacerbating the issue. Results from the training program indicate that business owners significantly improved their cooking practices, adhered to the National Standard for Thai food sanitation, catered to dietary needs, and embraced authentic Thai cuisine. The Delphi method facilitated consensus on the appropriateness of the training program, and 100 participants reported enhanced project management skills and culinary expertise. The participants expressed satisfaction with the trainers' expertise and communication skills. This research has implications for training programs aimed at promoting awareness of traditional conservation issues and fostering conservation attitudes in the context of Thai food preparation.

Rediscovering the Genesis of Girolamo De Rada Romantic Poetry: Songs before Millosao

This paper explores the evolution of Girolamo de Rada's poems, specifically focusing on Songs before Millosao. By scrutinizing De Rada's original manuscripts and comparing them to the early published versions of his poems, we delve into his creative process and examine the modification of verses, characters, and themes over time. This study also investigates the presence and progression of political and patriotic elements in De Rada's work, providing valuable insights into the cultural and historical influences on his poetry. Central to this paper findings are the transformation of his protagonists, shedding light on the author's evolving perspectives. The analysis highlights De Rada's continuous endeavor to refine his works, making them more enjoyable, refined, and valuable to his readers. Through the close examination of De Rada's manuscripts and early publications, this study offers a deeper understanding of the author's early concepts and the subsequent evolution of his poetic work. Ultimately, this research contributes to the ongoing scholarly conversation about De Rada's significant role in the Albanian literary renaissance and his unique portrayal of the nation's historical and cultural identity.

Effective and Efficient Cabinet as One of the Efforts to Prevent Corruption

Corruption never seems to disappear in Indonesia, because almost every day there is news in various print and electronic media regarding public officials, legislative members and even law enforcers who are caught in corrupt practices. Therefore, more massive efforts are needed to prevent and eradicate corruption. This writing uses the Normative Juridical Research method which examines legal rules and principles in answering legal problems that occur using a Conceptual Approach to draw conclusions about the problems studied. We should all be aware that the moment of the General Election (Pemilu) is a very important moment considering the fact that 78 years of Indonesian independence is certainly a moment that must be interpreted deeply, the moment of forming an effective and efficient Cabinet is one of the determining factors for the success of the entire 5 Year government agenda. future and realizing the ideals of the Indonesian nation that have always been echoed, including realizing a government that is clean and free from corruption. Because the disease of corruption that has grown and taken root in this country is caused by many factors, one of which can be caused by the relationship between various systems that are related to corrupt cultural patterns in various functions of power in this country, for example co-optation and strong political intervention. This writing concludes that one of the important points in fixing various corruption problems is by repairing damage to the function and structure of government in this country. Forming an effective and efficient Cabinet in Government can be one of the keys to preventing Corruption

Sexual Violence and Alcohol Intake: A Population-Based Explorative Study in a Northwestern Italian Area.

Background and Objectives: Sexual violence (SV) is a major global public health concern. While socioeconomic factors and familial relationships have been widely reported to contribute to SV, the role of alcohol consumption should not be ignored. Indeed, alcohol can impair cognition, distort reality, increase aggression, and ease drug-facilitated sexual assault. This retrospective study aims to explore the relationship between alcohol consumption and SV by examining the prevalence, characteristics, and consequences of violence episodes. Materials and Methods: A total of 1481 women accessed the Rape Centre "Centro Soccorso Violenza Sessuale" in Turin, Italy between 2008 and 2019, with 223 reporting alcohol consumption before the assault. Results: The alcohol group had a younger age profile, predominantly within the 18-25-year-old category. SV incidents involving alcohol consumers were more likely to occur in public places or in someone else's home, while the non-alcohol-consuming group experienced more violence in their own homes. Acquaintances and unknown individuals were primarily responsible, whereas partners were the most common perpetrators of violence against non-alcohol-consuming women. Alcohol consumers sought medical attention sooner after the assault and exhibited more symptoms and injuries, particularly of neurological origin. Concurrent use of recreational drugs was higher among alcohol consumers. The logistic regression analysis revealed higher odds of injury for Italian women and those in the 18-35 age groups after consuming alcohol. Conclusions: This study contributes to the understanding of the relationship between alcohol consumption and SV. The prevalence of alcohol-related sexual aggression is lower compared to that shown in previous studies. Nationality, age, and assailant identity influence SV dynamics. These findings can guide well-targeted interventions and prevention strategies to address SV and inform communities facing similar challenges.

Pembangunan Karakter Anak Bangsa melalui Konsep Multikulturalisme

To build the character of the nation's future, a solution is needed, one of which is through education with the concept of multiculturalism. Multicultural education focuses on Indonesian human character which is carried out by forming thinking concepts, attitudes, actions and habits to shape conscience and character. Perceptions of Indonesian character are the basis for the characteristics of the Indonesian nation. Indonesia's strength is the energy that makes Indonesia a great country. A strong nation is created from the strong character of its people. Unsustainable national values instilled have the potential to become a source of division and conflict within a country. Therefore, multicultural education emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the interests of each culture and society in order to maintain and protect the nation's cultural and social identity. So that in the future Indonesia will have good morals and become an honorable country. This scientific article aims to describe multicultural education to build the personality of the nation's children. The method used is a literature review.

RESEARCH OF FOLKLORIST S.RUZIMBAEV IN PARTICULAR OF KHORAZM'S EPIC AND ITS PERFORMERS

In the article, the role of folklore in expressing the aesthetic ideals of a particular nation in world literature is of particular importance, folk epics are an oral creative-artistic complex that reflects the historical and cultural development of mankind, and the arrival of this information over centuries. Necessary information about the contribution of folklorists to the study of its laws is presented. Therefore, it is emphasized that it is appropriate to consider folklore samples as an impartial source that brought the early artistic thinking of humanity to today's development. The gradual improvement of folklore genres, their specific characteristics, and the study of the principles of poetic imagery are among the current scientific problems in the focus of experts' attention. It is their skill that folklore samples created by our people over the centuries and polished due to the positive changes added by the potential of creative performers of each generation, their creative innovations, become the representatives of our national spirituality and traditions performers - thanks to the creativity of the Bakhshis. The achievements of the science of folklore are extremely important in educating the young generation in the spirit of respect and reverence for our traditions and values, instilling our national identity in their hearts. In this article, the author presents analytical thoughts about the singers of Khorezm epics – bakhshis, their genealogy and traditions of bakhshis, based on the researches of folklorist S. Rozimboyev. which epics are most skilfully sung in each school of bakshichik is shown in historical evidence and in practice. In today's era of globalization, understanding the patterns of human artistic thinking is extremely important for the development of world culture.
 Keywords: world artistic thought, first folklorist, museologist, Khorezm epics, bakhshis, traditions of Bakhshis, schools of Bakhshis, genealogy of Bakhshis.

Empowering the potential of local cultural wisdom in the packaging of performing arts: a force for forming community identity in the Kampung Seni Edas Bogor City

Foreign culture has become a significant polemic for today's millennials, leading to a tendency to overlook their nation's identity and the robust cultural potential inherent in their own country. This article seeks to enhance the potential of local cultural wisdom in the packaging of art as a force for shaping community identity. A qualitative approach is employed to provide a detailed and careful description of the art packaging methods in Kampung Seni Edas. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, with the research conducted in Kampung Seni Edas, Bogor City. Data validity was ensured through source triangulation and informant review techniques. Data analysis utilized interactive techniques involving data reduction, data display, and verification steps. The results underscore the necessity of elevating the potential of local wisdom in Kampung Seni Edas as an alternative model for empowerment and art packaging, contributing to character building and community identity, ultimately facilitating preservation through innovative performing arts. The implication is that the millennial generation needs to recognize, understand, and study culture as an essential achievement that must be embraced by millennials as the successors of the nation.

Violation of human rights to access to cultural heritage during the Russian aggression against Ukraine

The article is devoted to the study of the right of a person and a citizen to use the cultural heritage of his people, to access cultural values. During the armed attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine, from the first days of the active phase of the war, the world saw cultural genocide, intentions to destroy the Ukrainian nation, which, according to the aggressor, has no right to exist. The whole world witnessed the destruction by the aggressor country of our historical memory, which is represented in objects, traditions, crafts, etc. Cultural heritage is a living tradition that connects generations, forms the identity of the Ukrainian nation, and is the property of all mankind. The denial of the Ukrainian people's ownership of their cultural heritage, its destruction, the theft and appropriation of cultural values, the eradication of historical memory is a component of the Russian policy of destroying the identity of the Ukrainian people. Therefore, cultural heritage occupies a central place in the strategy of Russian aggression against Ukraine to establish historical, cultural and religious hegemony. It is the cultural heritage of Ukraine, in which our Ukrainian cultural code is reflected, that influences the formation of us as a nation, inspiring the defense of our country against the racists. This once again emphasizes that the preservation of cultural heritage sites during war or armed conflict is extremely important when there is a great threat of their damage, destruction or theft of cultural values by the enemy. The article analyzes international and national legislation regarding the preservation of the cultural heritage of the people and responsibility for its destruction during hostilities. Ukraine and, first of all, the international community should apply all instruments of international law in order to bring to justice both the aggressor state and individuals guilty of the destruction, damage and theft of cultural values of Ukraine, because, as noted at the beginning of the article, cultural heritage is property of all mankind.

Implementation of Local Wisdom-Based Indonesian Learning to Strengthen Pancasila Student Profiles (P5): Case Studies in Vocational High Schools

The importance of strengthening Pancasila values in vocational students necessitates a holistic learning approach; one such effort is to integrate Indonesian language learning with local wisdom to instil national identity in students and prepare the younger generation to face global challenges. As a result, the purpose of this research was to describe the implementation of Indonesian language learning based on local wisdom in Vocational High Schools to raise the profile of Pancasila students. This study is part of a qualitative research design using the case study method. Residents of vocational high schools in Central Java made up the research respondents. Data was gathered by interview and observation techniques, then interactively and descriptively analysed. The findings of the study revealed that school management, from the principal to the teachers, was completely dedicated to adopting the Merdeka curriculum as a pilot project by incorporating local wisdom-based Indonesian language learning processes. Even though there are some flaws, the learning process based on local wisdom that has been applied thus far appears to be functioning almost perfectly. Furthermore, students benefit from local wisdom-based learning since it is seen as an adaptive model for accommodating competencies that strengthen the student profile of Pancasila as the foundation and identity of the Indonesian nation. However, improvements and optimisation are still required to implement this Merdeka curriculum to ensure the results can be even better in assisting students in mastering subject matter, particularly the Indonesian language subject matter, and providing a foundation and knowledge of Indonesian wisdom culture.

The Possession-Possessor Dichotomy in the Turkish-Museum Novel

ABSTRACT This article explores the possession-possessor dichotomy in the Turkish museum-novel. The process of curation presents itself as an aesthetic concept refracted between literary and visual perceptions of everyday life. The research presented focuses on the relationship between curatorial practices and storytelling, and its aesthetic importance to the process of archiving the identity of nations. The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk and The Flea Palace by Elif Shafak will be portrayed as literary institutions that resemble museums as re-imagined reconstructions of the nation’s social life. The collector figure in the literary and visual imaginations find themselves at the forefront of existential questions: Are the resulting collections controlled by the collectors, or is there a point in which the collections themselves begin possessing their original creators? Furthermore, this article argues that within the selected texts, the practice of collecting is institutionalized through the moving of an accumulation of objects from the private space to the public, manifested through museums, which can be otherwise thought of as memory institutions. Novel-writing originates from the same compulsive obsession as collecting: each process represents and equal effort to create, control, and manipulate one’s perceptions of the world and of their recollection of the past.

Narrating war through visual language: Commemorative activity of ordinary people in Central Ukraine (Poltava oblast) in 2014–2021

This article examines how ordinary people in the Poltava oblast (Central Ukraine) commemorated the Russia-Ukraine war during the 2014–2021 period (prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022). Focusing on physical commemorative objects constructed by ordinary people, this article investigates the commemorative activity of ordinary people in Central Ukraine who are ‘activated’ to carry out commemorative work by this turbulent and emotionally charged event in Ukraine’s recent history and seek to project their individual, private memories into the public arena. This article’s central argument is that ordinary people in Central Ukraine actively exercise their agency in the area of commemoration, to ensure the memory of the Russia-Ukraine war is present in the commemorative landscape, playing an important role in public meaning-making. Thus, by utilising different types of visual language, ordinary people narrate soldiers’ sacrifice in the name of the nation, presenting Ukraine’s response to Russia’s aggression as a righteous and noble struggle. Through linking this event to other periods of Ukraine’s history, they create plotlines of Ukraine’s centuries-long struggle for sovereignty and self-determination. Therefore, ordinary people contribute to the construction of narratives about history and the identity of the Ukrainian nation. This article is an empirical contribution to the body of knowledge on the commemorative activity of ordinary people as social memory actors, and it also contributes to the knowledge of how ongoing violent conflicts are commemorated.

Barriers to Biculturalism: Historical Negation and Symbolic Exclusion Predict Longitudinal Increases in Bicultural Policy Opposition.

The colonial ideologies of historical negation and symbolic exclusion (i.e., the "Dark Duo") promote inequality between settler colonizers and Indigenous peoples by denying the contemporary relevance of past injustices and excluding Indigenous culture from the nation's identity, respectively. Although their correlates are established, the temporal ordering of the relationship between the Dark Duo and bicultural policy opposition is unclear. We address this oversight by utilizing nine annual waves of panel data from a nationwide random sample of New Zealand adults (N = 31,104) to estimate two multigroup RI-CLPMs using the Dark Duo to predict symbolic and resource-based policy opposition (and vice versa). Results revealed that within-person increases in historical negation and symbolic exclusion predicted subsequent increases in symbolic and resource-based bicultural policy opposition for both majority and minority ethnic groups. These relationships were, however, bidirectional, demonstrating a self-perpetuating cycle, whereby the Dark Duo undermines biculturalism and antibiculturalism strengthens the Dark Duo.

Grocery Shopping for America: Mitigation Strategies for Threats to National Identity

People demonstrate indirect support for a nation's identity by consuming products representing their nationality. In such context, this article focuses on how people react toward brands with national associations when the nation faces threats perpetrated by institutions. Institutions are important as they are one of the core elements defining national identity. Institutional threats to national identity can come from within the nation (internal threat) and from outside (external threat). Weekly supermarket scanner data from 2004 showed that sales of American-sounding brands declined in counties that saw higher coverage of the Abu Ghraib prison torture scandal (internal threat), and sales of American-sounding brands increased in counties with more war casualties (external threat). Seven additional experiments demonstrated that (1) self-enhancement derived from national identity mediates these main effects, (2) advertisements that refocus attention on how the brand helps cope with external threats mitigate the negative effects of internal threats for American brands, and (3) such advertisements do not mitigate the negative effects of internal threats for non-American brands. Qualitative surveys (N = 218), surveys (N = 1,603), experiments (N = 3,123), and secondary data analyses (encompassing sales of over 8,000 brands across more than 1,100 U.S. stores) were used to triangulate the results.