Open AccessDiscursive practices on the Krashovani in South-eastern Europe in the light of international relations
Author(s) -
Saša Nedeljković
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
etnoantropološki problemi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2334-8801
pISSN - 0353-1589
DOI - 10.21301/eap.v12i4.9
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , mythology , ethnic community , ethnic group , politics , focus (optics) , sociology , epistemology , political science , social science , history , linguistics , gender studies , genealogy , anthropology , law , classics , philosophy , computer science , physics , optics , programming language
The paper analyses the attempt to construct a dominant discourse on the Krashovani in South-eastern Europe, or rather, the inter-relationship between discursive practices about said community in different states that show interest in it. This ethnic community has great symbolic, and as such, political potential which can be used to reinvigorate the national mythologies of interested nations. Through a comparative analysis of scientific discussions and popular-scientific literature, an attempt is made at recognizing, abstracting and systematizing all factors, means and strategies which are used for this purpose. Special focus has been put on the changes in dominant paradigms – the relationship between an historical and an ahistorical approach.