Šutnja u velikoj grupi u BiH
Silence in a Large Group in B&H

Author(s): Alija Sutović
Subject(s): Communication studies, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Politics and Identity, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Transkulturna Psihosocijalna Obrazovna Fondacija (TPO Foundation)
Keywords: silence; Bosnia and Herzegovina; a large group;
Summary/Abstract: Silence is a ubiquitous phenomenon in human life and occurs in very large groups, such as state, national communities, tribes, etc. Most often people are silent out of fear, horror, as well as out of shame and hate. Silence is often preceding the conflict or represents its consequence; it can last for days and years, leading to curiosity, fear and anger in the surrounding. Bosnia and Herzegovina, its people, represents a large group. Currently, BiH is dominated by particularistic ethno‐national politics, on the basis of which it is impossible to make important decisions for the common good, and there is a lack of consensus on important historical issues. The room lacking the consensus is fulfilled with silence. Silence is so typical Bosnian product, characterized with the overflow of emotions and myths. In this way a vicious circle develops and is maintained. On the basis of hate, fear, wish for revenge, shame, guilt, humiliation ... the myths are developing, which under "appropriate" historical circumstances result in a bloody military campaigns. The wars create new cycles of hatred, revenge and lead to creation of the new/old myths.

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