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'''Meta-ethnicity''' is a relatively recent term (or [[neologism]]) occasionally used in academic literature or public discourse on [[ethnic studies]]. It describes a level of commonality that is wider ("[[meta-]]") and more general (i.e., might differ on specifics) than [[Ethnic group|ethnicity]], but does not necessarily correspond to (and may actually transcend) [[nation]] or [[nationality]]. In colloquial discourse, it usually signifies a larger group of |
'''Meta-ethnicity''' is a relatively recent term (or [[neologism]]) occasionally used in academic literature or public discourse on [[ethnic studies]]. It describes a level of commonality that is wider ("[[Meta (prefix)|meta-]]") and more general (i.e., might differ on specifics) than [[Ethnic group|ethnicity]], but does not necessarily correspond to (and may actually transcend) [[nation]] or [[nationality]]. In colloquial discourse, it usually signifies a larger [[In-group and out-group|in-group]] of distinct [[ethnic group]]s who identify more closely with each other than they would with [[In-group and out-group|out-group]] ethnic groups. The groups within the in-group may be genetically and culturally related which reinforces the grouping. |
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An early use—possibly the first published in English—was an article in a 1984 [[USSR Academy of Sciences]] publication discussing identity in [[Asia]] and [[Africa]].<ref>Brook, Solomon, and Nikolai Cheboksarov. 1984. "Metaethnic Identities in Asia and Africa." In ''Ethnocultural Development of African Countries''. Moscow: USSR Academy of Sciences. Pp. 49-73.</ref> |
An early use—possibly the first published in English—was an article in a 1984 [[USSR Academy of Sciences]] publication discussing identity in [[Asia]] and [[Africa]].<ref>Brook, Solomon, and Nikolai Cheboksarov. 1984. "Metaethnic Identities in Asia and Africa." In ''Ethnocultural Development of African Countries''. Moscow: USSR Academy of Sciences. Pp. 49-73.</ref> |
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Some other examples: |
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* Gurharpal Singh |
* Gurharpal Singh, ''Ethnic Conflict in India: A Case-Study of Punjab'' (New York: Palgrave, 2000). |
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* Gurharpal Singh |
* Gurharpal Singh, "Against this dominant view of the nature of the Indian state, Singh argues that [[India]] should be seen as an '[[ethnic democracy]]' in which [[Hinduism]] works as a meta-ethnicity and in which [[hegemonic]] control is exercised over ethnic [[Minority group|minorities]], particularly those living in the peripheral regions" in Christopher Shackle, Gurharpal Singh and Arvind-Pal Mandair eds., ''Sikh Religion, Culture and Ethnicity'' (Curson: 2001), p.155. |
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* "L. Byzov, however, believes that 'there has taken place within the [[Russia]]n national consciousness one of the most radical changes ever: from a meta-ethnic sense of [[Identity (social science)|identity]] to a strictly ethnic identity' (Byzov 1996, 45)."<ref>[http://www.molokane.org/molokan/Religion/Agadjanian_paper.htm Agadjanian, Alexander. 2001. "Religious pluralism and national identity in Russia." ''MOST Journal on Multicultural Societies'', Vol. 2, No. 2 (note 19)]</ref> |
* "L. Byzov, however, believes that 'there has taken place within the [[Russia]]n national consciousness one of the most radical changes ever: from a meta-ethnic sense of [[Identity (social science)|identity]] to a strictly ethnic identity' (Byzov 1996, 45)."<ref>[http://www.molokane.org/molokan/Religion/Agadjanian_paper.htm Agadjanian, Alexander. 2001. "Religious pluralism and national identity in Russia." ''MOST Journal on Multicultural Societies'', Vol. 2, No. 2 (note 19)]</ref> |
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* "Geoffrey Fox, on the other hand, argues that '[[Hispanic]]', with its emphasis on [[Spanish language|Spanish-language]] [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] as the foundation of meta-ethnicity, has no implied [[Race (classification of human beings)|racial]] or [[Social class|class]] agendas and is simply preferred by most [[immigrants]] from [[Latin America]]." ... "Furthermore, these split-level processes of [[identity formation]]—the forging of ethnicity and meta-ethnicity—take place in regional contexts of unequal ethnic control over media and [[Symbolic system|symbol systems]]."<ref>[http://newleftreview.org/?view=1983 Davis, Mike. 1999. "Magical Urbanism: Latinos Reinvent the US Big City." ''New Left Review'' I/234, March-April 1999]</ref> |
* "Geoffrey Fox, on the other hand, argues that '[[Hispanic]]', with its emphasis on [[Spanish language|Spanish-language]] [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] as the foundation of meta-ethnicity, has no implied [[Race (classification of human beings)|racial]] or [[Social class|class]] agendas and is simply preferred by most [[immigrants]] from [[Latin America]]." ... "Furthermore, these split-level processes of [[identity formation]]—the forging of ethnicity and meta-ethnicity—take place in regional contexts of unequal ethnic control over media and [[Symbolic system|symbol systems]]."<ref>[http://newleftreview.org/?view=1983 Davis, Mike. 1999. "Magical Urbanism: Latinos Reinvent the US Big City." ''New Left Review'' I/234, March-April 1999]</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 3 December 2023
Meta-ethnicity is a relatively recent term (or neologism) occasionally used in academic literature or public discourse on ethnic studies. It describes a level of commonality that is wider ("meta-") and more general (i.e., might differ on specifics) than ethnicity, but does not necessarily correspond to (and may actually transcend) nation or nationality. In colloquial discourse, it usually signifies a larger in-group of distinct ethnic groups who identify more closely with each other than they would with out-group ethnic groups. The groups within the in-group may be genetically and culturally related which reinforces the grouping.
An early use—possibly the first published in English—was an article in a 1984 USSR Academy of Sciences publication discussing identity in Asia and Africa.[1]
Examples of use
[edit]Some other examples:
- Gurharpal Singh, Ethnic Conflict in India: A Case-Study of Punjab (New York: Palgrave, 2000).
- Gurharpal Singh, "Against this dominant view of the nature of the Indian state, Singh argues that India should be seen as an 'ethnic democracy' in which Hinduism works as a meta-ethnicity and in which hegemonic control is exercised over ethnic minorities, particularly those living in the peripheral regions" in Christopher Shackle, Gurharpal Singh and Arvind-Pal Mandair eds., Sikh Religion, Culture and Ethnicity (Curson: 2001), p.155.
- "L. Byzov, however, believes that 'there has taken place within the Russian national consciousness one of the most radical changes ever: from a meta-ethnic sense of identity to a strictly ethnic identity' (Byzov 1996, 45)."[2]
- "Geoffrey Fox, on the other hand, argues that 'Hispanic', with its emphasis on Spanish-language heritage as the foundation of meta-ethnicity, has no implied racial or class agendas and is simply preferred by most immigrants from Latin America." ... "Furthermore, these split-level processes of identity formation—the forging of ethnicity and meta-ethnicity—take place in regional contexts of unequal ethnic control over media and symbol systems."[3]
- Peter Turchin introduces the concept "metaethnic frontier theory" in his 2003 book, Historical Dynamics: Why States Rise and Fall[4]
- According to Hussain, Imtiaz, "At the beginning of the new century, Chinese people are living the construction of a metaethnicity of multiple identities."[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Brook, Solomon, and Nikolai Cheboksarov. 1984. "Metaethnic Identities in Asia and Africa." In Ethnocultural Development of African Countries. Moscow: USSR Academy of Sciences. Pp. 49-73.
- ^ Agadjanian, Alexander. 2001. "Religious pluralism and national identity in Russia." MOST Journal on Multicultural Societies, Vol. 2, No. 2 (note 19)
- ^ Davis, Mike. 1999. "Magical Urbanism: Latinos Reinvent the US Big City." New Left Review I/234, March-April 1999
- ^ Turchin, Peter (2003). Historical Dynamics: Why States Rise and Fall. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691116693.
- ^ Hussain, Imtiaz (2004). Tyranny of Soft Touches: Interculturalism, Multiculturalism, and 21st Century International Relations. Universidad Iberoamericana. ISBN 9789688595381.