Ролята на медиите и информационните технологии за формирането на етнически и религиозни перцепции и конфликти
The Role of Media and Information Technology in Shaping Ethnic and Religious Perceptions and Conflicts

Author(s): Margarita Atanasova Mollova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Media studies, Security and defense, Social development, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Sociology of Religion, Identity of Collectives, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: ethno-religious peace; national security; social sciences; contemporary society; harmony; mutual respect; social stability; conflict prevention; human behavior; causes of conflicts; differences; threa
Summary/Abstract: The Ethnoreligious World, National Security, and the Social Sciences explores the intricate relationship between ethno-religious dynamics, national security concerns, and the field of social sciences in contemporary society. This multifaceted discussion emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining ethno-religious harmony for the sake of social stability and national security. Additionally, it underscores the pivotal role played by social sciences in comprehending the origins of conflicts and their prevention. One specific subtheme, „The Role of Media and Information Technologies in Shaping Ethnic and Religious Perceptions and Conflicts“, delves into the impact of modern media and information technologies on the formation of ethnic and religious perceptions, as well as their potential to fuel or mitigate conflicts. This subtheme underscores the significance of analyzing how media and technology influence the ways in which people perceive and interact with diverse ethnic and religious groups, and how these influences can have profound implications for ethno-religious peace and national security. It also highlights the essential role of social sciences in studying and addressing these complex dynamics.

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