Ethnic Identity in the Social Dimension
Research Article
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Ryzhova S.V. 2020. Ethnic Identity in the Social Dimension — Sociologicheskaja nauka i social’naja praktika. Vol. 8. No. 3. P. 165-181. DOI: https://doi.org/10.19181/snsp.2020.8.3.7497
Abstract
The level of ethnic identity, the measure of its actualization, and the nature of ethnic attitudes that reflect the attitude of Russians to the ethno-cultural diversity of public space are considered on the basis of data from representative national research and researches in Tatarstan and Sacha (Yakutia). It is concluded that the high values of ethnic identity and the ethnic solidarity (formed on its basis) indicate the most important role of culture in the formation of all-Russian unity. The actualization of ethnic identity and interest in protecting ethnic and cultural diversity vary at the Federal districts: the highest values were obtained in the North Caucasus Federal district. Also, the risks of possible inter-ethnic and inter-religious tensions in the North Caucasus Federal district are perceived more acutely than in the Russian Federation on average. Orientations that recognize the right of all Russian peoples to state support for their cultures and religions are very widely represented, but at the same time alternative orientations that are aimed at priority support for the culture and religion of the Russian majority are also supported in public opinion. Research shows the trend of participation of ethnic identity of Russians in the formation of state-civil unity; there is a consensus in the society in the field of interethnic relations. Along with the actualization of ethnic identity, all-Russians have a high level of ethnic tolerance; however, violations of justice against the people or faith can be a destabilizing factor in inter-ethnic relations.
Keywords:
ethnic identity, ethno-cultural diversity, ethnic attitudes, ethnic tolerance, ethnic mobilization
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Received: 14.07.2019
Accepted: 26.09.2020
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Ryzhova, S. V. (2020) ’Ethnic Identity in the Social Dimension’, Sociologicheskaja nauka i social’naja praktika, 8(3), pp. 165-181. doi: https://doi.org/10.19181/snsp.2020.8.3.7497.
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Publisher: Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FCTAS RAS)