Showing papers in "Ethnic and Racial Studies in 1982"

An exploratory synthesis of primordial and mobilizationist approaches to ethnic phenomena

Abstract: (1982). An exploratory synthesis of primordial and mobilizationist approaches to ethnic phenomena. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 395-420.

A polyethnic London carnival as a contested cultural performance

Abstract: (1982). A polyethnic London carnival as a contested cultural performance. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 23-41.

American racial ideology as collective representation

Abstract: (1982). American racial ideology as collective representation. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 99-119.

Existing and alternative policy towards the Arabs in Israel

Abstract: It is possible to classify policies towards minorities in terms of the three major ways to achieve stability in pluralistic societies. These are consensus-building, consociationalism and domination. The policy of consensus -building is reflected in a sustained effort to do away with ethnic divisions, the weakening of primordial ties and the formation of common national culture and identity. The most important measures used to implement this option are the inculcation of shared core values, crosscutting affiliations and resource allocation according to merit. Based on the uni-cultural, uni-national ideal of the nation-state, the consensus-building policy usually takes the form of assimilation, either voluntary or imposed. Typical examples are the policies of Americanizati on and Russification as well as endeavours at nation building by many new states (Eisenstadt and Stein, 1973). In contrast, the policy of consociationalism intends to retain the ethnic division and to legitimize the ethnic cultures and identities. An attempt is made to secure political integration through crystallization of broad operative consensus, compromise in controversial issues while depoliticizing irreconcilable areas and cooperation among the ethnic elites. Rather than individual achievement, proportional group representation is practised to attain equal opportunity. Similarly, legal-cultural self-rule and sometimes territorial autonomy are granted to minorities instead of personal competition and ethnic integration. Consociationalism is carried out with considerable success in the Netherlands and Switzerland, with some headway in Canada and Belgium, but failed in Cyprus and Lebanon (Lijphart, 1977).

The institutionalization of ethnicity: The culture of ethnicity in Singapore

Abstract: (1982). The institutionalization of ethnicity: The culture of ethnicity in Singapore. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 127-139.

Ethnicity and ethnic groups in America: The view from Harvard

Abstract: The author presents a critique of the "Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups". In particular the definitions and concepts of ethnicity and ethnic groups used are discussed. (ANNOTATION)

Race relations, group formation and power: A framework for analysis*

Abstract: (1982). Race relations, group formation and power: A framework for analysis. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 421-439.

Some aspects of the socio‐cultural adjustment of recent Soviet immigrants to the United States*

Abstract: The sociocultural adjustment of recent (1972-80) Soviet immigrants was analyzed in a survey of 900 Soviet Jewish families in 14 US cities In 1980 83% of the men and 75% of the women in the sample were in the labor force full-time with incomes averaging US$14607 adn US$7627 respectively THe respondents education technical skills and previous experience of living in large urban cities facilitated their entry into skilled positions in the labor force 35% of respondents reported they were very satisfied with their jobs and 49% were moderately satisfied A large majority indicated their lives are better in the US than in the Soviet Union with respect to housing income overall standard of living and Jewish aspects However most felt their lives were better in the Soviet Union in terms of cultural life friendships and social status 75% of respondents claimed that learning English represented a major problem in resettlement and 50% were attending special English classes 26% of the families lived in mostly Jewish neighborhoods 53% in mixed Jewish and non-Jewish neighborhoods and 16% in non_Jewish neighborhoods 72% said that all of their close friends were Jews and 55% noted that all their friends were recent Soviet immigrants Less than 2% of respondents were involved with Zionist organizations and only 8% wee active in a Russian Jewish group Within 5 years 60% expect to have an income comparable to that of the average American family and 24% anticipate above average incomes 16% of respondents indicated they are very happy with their situation 62% are pretty happy and 22% are not too happy Immigrants who arrived before 1978 were more likely to say they are very happy than later arrivals (35 vs 11% respectively) When asked what choice they would make if they could do it again 86% said they would come to the US 5% would opt to remain in the Soviet Union 6% would migrate to Israel 1% would select another country and 2% did not respond

Alliance and conflict among Mexican Americans

Abstract: (1982). Alliance and conflict among Mexican Americans. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 175-195.

Ethnic labels: Naming or name calling?

Abstract: (1982). Ethnic labels: Naming or name calling? Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 542-548.

Value systems and race relations in Northern Ireland and America

Abstract: (1982). Value systems and race relations in Northern Ireland and America. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 156-174.

Internal colonialism in a Marxist society: The case of Croatia

Abstract: (1982). Internal colonialism in a Marxist society: The case of Croatia. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 276-299.

Ethnic policy and indigenismo in Guatemala

Abstract: (1982). Ethnic policy and indigenismo in Guatemala. Ethnic and Racial Studies: Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 140-155.