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Мултикултурализам и националне мањине у Војводини
Multiculturalism and National Minorities in Vojvodina

Author(s): Nada Raduški
Subject(s): Politics and society, Demography and human biology, Economic development, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Институт за политичке студије
Keywords: multiculturalism; national minorities; ethnic structure; demographic development; Vojvodina;

Summary/Abstract: One of the basic characteristics of Vojvodina is multiculturalism, namely a large number of various ethnic communities mutually settled in the same region. Apart from the majority nation, numerous national minorities live there which are extremely differentiated in view of demographic development, socio- economic, historical and cultural- civilization characteristics, and by national emancipation and political organization. This paper analyzes population dynamics, ethno- demographic changes, as well as geographical distribution of the minorities which is characterized by spatial dispersion or distinct concentration and process of ethnic homogenization conditioned by numerous factors. Good inter- ethnic relations, respect of the rights of minorities, integration and loyalty of the minorities to the state in which they live are necessary for an even demographic and stable economic and political development of this region.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 337-347
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Serbian