Identity as a sociocultural factor and a source of modern ethnic conflicts
| Autor | Mikhail Yuryevich Zelenkov - Irina Veretennikova - Irina Erzyileva - Vadim Zubov - Yuliya Mamaeva |
| Cargo | Moscow State Academy of Water Transport» branch of FSBEI HE State University of the Sea and River Fleet named after Admiral S.O. Makarova, Novodanilovskaya Embankment - FSAEI VO 'Russian state University of transport' - FGIBU VO 'Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation' - FGIBU VO 'Financial University under the ... |
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IDENTITY AS A SOCIOCULTURAL FACTOR AND A SOURCE
OF MODERN ETHNIC CONFLICTS
Mikhail Yuryevich Zelenkov
1
Irina Veretennikova
2
Irina Erzyileva
3
Vadim Zubov
4
Yuliya Mamaeva
5
Abstract: Ethnic conflict as a
destructive phenomenon of modern
human civilization is the object of the
study. The specific subject under
examination is identity that presents one
of the characteristic foundations of an
ethnic group. The research goal
identified by the authors is to conduct an
analysis of the identities of the ethnic
groups of India, Middle East, and
African and European countries to
identify their characteristic features and
sources, as well as examine them as a
sociocultural factor in the system of
ethnic conflict origin and development.
1
Moscow State Academy of Water Transport» branch of FSBEI HE State University of the Sea and
River Fleet named after Admiral S.O. Makarova, Novodanilovskaya Embankment, 2, Bld., 1, Mo scow,
117105, Russia; Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bau man (National Research
mz60@mail.ruUniversity), 2nd Bauman Street, 5, Moscow, 105005, Russia. Email:
2
FSAEI VO "Russian state University of transport", Obraztsova Street, 9, Moscow, 127994, Russia
3
al University under the Government of the Russian Federation", Leningradsky FGIBU VO "Financi
Prospect, 49, Moscow, 125993, Russia
4
FGIBU VO "Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation", Leningrad sky
Prospect, 49, Moscow, 125993, Russia
5
FGIBU VO "Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation", Leningrad sky
Prospect, 49, Moscow, 125993, Russia
The theoretical basis is composed of a set
of scientific papers examining the
process of the formation of ethnic groups
and conflicts, sociological survey
results, and statistical data. The
methodological foundation of the study
is formed by the retrospective analysis of
scientific works revealing the process of
ethnic group formation and the
systematic approach that allowed
identifying and justifying the role of
identity in the genesis of ethnic groups
and the structure of modern ethnic
conflicts. The epistemological potential
of statistical and sociological methods of
quantitative and qualitative research
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made it possible to adequately interpret
the current scientific research results
regarding the hypothesis proposed by the
authors. The novelty of the study and its
results are determined by the original
approach towards identifying the
characteristic features of identity and
studying its systemic relationships with
the nature of modern ethnic conflicts.
The results acquired in the course of the
study support the conclusion that identity
plays a significant role in the process of
ethnic group formation, is closely
intertwined with other characteristics of
ethnos, and contains a specific structure
of elements classified by the authors into
three groups. In the context of the
formation of dangers and threats to the
identity, the ethnic group takes
comprehensive action to counter it,
which ultimately leads to the emergence
and development of the ethnic conflict.
Keywords: ethnos, ethnic conflict,
India, European countries, Middle East,
Africa, identity, sociocultural factor,
society
Introduction
Planet Earth is currently
populated by over 7.7 billion people. It is
predicted that this number will be
escalating in the 21st century and,
according to demographers, will reach
9.7 billion by 2050. Moreover, said the
population will not be distributed evenly
across the land, but concentrate primarily
in the countries of Africa and Southeast
Asia (Nigeria, Indonesia, India, China,
etc.). Spectral analysis of humanity
shows that its ethnic system is rather
complex and includes more than 5,000
different kinds of communities that have
united and formed more than 200 mainly
multi-ethnic nations. India presents the
most striking example of a union of
different cultures. Indian society has
absorbed several socio-cultural aspects
that eventually became the foundation of
its civilization. P. Rajeswari notes that
the social structure of India has become
a unique combination of different
religions, cultures, and ethnic groups.
Historically, India has been a hospitable
land for numerous immigrants and
invaders from the remote parts of Europe
and Asia. The cultural patterns of the
newcomers had been intertwining with
the local culture for centuries, creating a
magnificent cultural heritage of this
society (Rajeswari, n. d.). The
uniqueness of the social structure of
India lies in its unity along with the
diversity of society. Aside from the
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