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The Kaleidoscope of Language, Ethnicity, and Identity in Uzbekistan

In: Changing Values and Identities in the Post-Communist World

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  • Kamila Isaeva

    (Higher School of Economics)

  • Byron G. Adams

    (University of Tilburg
    University of Johannesburg)

  • Fons J. R. Vijver

    (Higher School of Economics
    University of Tilburg
    North-West University
    University of Queensland)

Abstract

The historical and political situation of Uzbekistan created a unique context where language and ethnicity do not completely overlap for all groups. The study focused on three groups of Uzbeks: Uzbek Uzbek speakers, Russian Russian speakers, and Uzbek Russian speakers. We explored how national, ethnic, ethnolinguistic, and religious identities are associated with interethnic friendship and romantic relationships in these three groups. Identities that are more inclusive (national and ethnolinguistic) were associated with more positive interethnic attitudes and practices, while the opposite was found for ethnic identity. The national, ethnic, ethnolinguistic, and religious identities were strongest for Uzbek-speaking Uzbeks and weakest for the Russian-speaking Russians. Our study demonstrated the relevance of a profound knowledge of the local history and context to understand the role of the various social identities for the groups in Uzbekistan.

Suggested Citation

  • Kamila Isaeva & Byron G. Adams & Fons J. R. Vijver, 2018. "The Kaleidoscope of Language, Ethnicity, and Identity in Uzbekistan," Societies and Political Orders in Transition, in: Nadezhda Lebedeva & Radosveta Dimitrova & John Berry (ed.), Changing Values and Identities in the Post-Communist World, pages 295-311, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:socchp:978-3-319-72616-8_17
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72616-8_17
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    1. Ekaterina Kodja & Nadezhda Lebedeva, 2018. "The Role Of Multiple Identities And Acculturation Strategies In Psychological Well-Being Of Crimean Tatars," HSE Working papers WP BRP 97/PSY/2018, National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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