Lenkų etninės grupės pilietinio dalyvavimo aspektai Pietryčių Lietuvoje
Polish ethnic group, voluntary organizations, Southeast Lithuania, civic participation of ethnic groups

Summary/Abstract: The article is based on the analysis of qualitative interviews with the leaders of ethnic voluntary organizations in Southeast Lithuanian cities. The article discusses the main objectives and activities of Polish ethnic voluntary organizations and the motives of involvement in the activities of such organizations. The self-organization of the ethnic group at the civic level is analyzed from the several theoretical perspectives which highlight the importance of cultural, political and economic factors. The research findings showed that the motivation of the Polish ethnic group for self-organization at the civic level is based on the factors mentioned above.

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