Europan Indentity and its Relationship to National and Ethnic Identities among Younger and Older Members of Ethinc Minority Groups
European Identity and its Relationship to National and Ethnic Identities among Younger and Older Members of Ethnic Minority Groups

Summary/Abstract: European identity is neither a new phenomenon nor a new concept. Yet, after almost three decades of research, this area is characterized by a wide variety of concepts and little empirical evidence. Existing studies in the area propose homogeneous concepts of societies and often disregard European identity among ethnic minorities and non-citizens. This paper addresses the gap in the literature and analyses European identity among 12 minority groups living in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries that have already become or might become EU members. The purpose of this study is to examine the choice of European identity and attitudes towards Europe in relation ot other indentities among respondents with an ethnic minority background. The paper addresses this question within the life - course perspective and examines differences in identity levels between the young and older cohorts of minority groups. For our analysis we have used a sample of 6800 members of ethnic minorities living in CEE (ENRI-Values and Identities Survey). Our results indicate a stronger level of European orientation among minority young people in comparison to adults.

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