The Tendencies of manifestation of Lithuanian national cultural identity in emigration

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Anglų kalba / English
Title:
The Tendencies of manifestation of Lithuanian national cultural identity in emigration
Alternative Title:
Tendencje manifestowania litewskiej narodowej i kulturowej tożsamości na emigracji
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In the Journal:
Multicultural studies. 2016, 2, p. 31-40
Subject Category:
LT
Kultūrinis identitetas / Cultural identitity; Migracija / Migration; Religija / Religion.
Summary / Abstract:

LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Emigracija; Kultūrinis identitetas; Religija. Keywords: Emigration; Cultural identity; Religion.

ENEmigration is becoming a global issue throughout the world, and the cognition of characteristics of manifestations of emigration people’s national identity provides preconditions for sustainable existence of society. The article analyses experiences of people in the emigration situation, revealing the tendencies of changes in the national identity. The semi-structured interview comprised semantic blocks reflecting the manifestations of the cultural identity and self-value of Lithuanians: experiences of awareness of the individual national identity; enshrining of cultural and religious traditions in emigration. It has been found out that cultural and religious milieus as well as the enshrining national traditions are significant in supporting the cultural identity of people living in emigration. [From the publication]

DOI:
10.23734/mcs.2016.2.031.040
ISSN:
2451-2877
Subject:
Sociologija / Sociology
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2022-10-05 04:44:31
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