This monograph presents and studies a specific and less known mixture of cultural, linguistic, ethnic and other social characteristics and diversities that exist in four villages at the very South of Bela Krajina. The “Uskok” origin of the original population of these settlements is very different from other settlements in the environment; simultaneously, one should consider the dynamic nature of population structure and changes. The monograph is a result of several years of field research in the region and addresses the following main questions: Is the population of these three villages formed minority community with all characteristics that determine national minorities in international law and practice of states? Does this population want such a status? Does it possess social vitality that would in case of the recognition of the status enable this community to realize afforded minority rights. Social-economic and applicative importance and impact of this monograph should be stressed, as it presents research data and findings that are important and can be instrumental for successful regulation and management of ethnic relations in a specific region as well as in Slovenia. These findings are particularly important for the elaboration of ethnic, minority and language policies.
F.02 Acquisition of new scientific knowledge
COBISS.SI-ID: 264643840This chapter presents the research results on cultural aspects and life of the Slovenian national minority in Italy, comparing it to other minorities in Central Europe. It consists of a comparative study in the field of culture of 18 autochthonous minorities living in 6 European states (Slovenia, Italy Hungary, Romania, Austria, Slovakia), including the Slovenian national minority in Italy. It devotes special attention to the attractiveness of the minority culture both for the minority and the majority population. Moreover, it explores the ability of the minority culture to attract youth. Finally, it compares the financial provisions regarding the cultural activities of the minorities under scrutiny. The findings of this comparative study are directly applicable in the elaboration and execution of minority and cultural policies.
D.06 Final report on a foreign/international project
COBISS.SI-ID: 12063053This contribution, written as a policy paper, examines the possibilities of utilizing regionalism, in concert with other approaches and concepts (including non-territorial autonomies) as possible tools for successful diversity management in plural and diverse contemporary societies. As such, successful diversity management strategies and activities should help create and provide stable conditions and framework for coexistence and equal cooperation those societies. In this context the contribution addresses the issues of territorial and non-territorial autonomies, regionalism and federalism, particularly their applicability in South Eastern Europe. Successful diversity management seems to be particularly important in divided societies, where there appears to be a greater likelihood of possible escalation of conflicts. Sections 7-9 of the contribution could be considered also as general strategic recommendations for the countries of the region, particularly addressed to the governments and civic society actors indicating the possible steps and activities that can contribute to the promotion and introduction of regionalism and autonomies in these countries, thereby contributing also to peace and stability in Europe.
B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference
COBISS.SI-ID: 12210253