Naslov
Croatian Cultural Identity in a Post-transitional Perspective: National, Regional and International Dimensions

Autori
Švob-Đokić, Nada

Izvornik
LiCCOSEC : lingua-culture contextual studies in ethnic conflicts of the world (1883-0633) 6 (2009); 49-52

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
cultural identity; Croatia; post-transition

Sažetak
Redefinition of cultural identities has been an important constituent part of the transition processes in all Southeast European (SEE) countries. It generally evolved from the extreme nationalistic positions based in anthropological interpretations of identities, ethnicities and cultures and largely inspired by the ‘ rediscovery’ of cultural past and cultural traditions. The evolution proceeded towards the pro-European, more tolerant positions and standpoints based in the acceptance of cultural diversities, cultural democratization and professionalisation of cultural policies. The redefinition and reestablishment of cultural links and cultural cooperation are the issuing processes being underway at present. They generally precede the normalization of political processes, and are parallel to economic exchanges and mutual investments. However, they remain less visible and are taken to be less important in the regional frameworks. Internationally, all such processes tend to be linked to the all-European processes promoting cultural diversity, tolerance and inter-cultural dialogue. Redefinition of the Croatian cultural identity has been following this general historical process during which the language differences, differences in cultural values and creative authenticity have been particularly stressed. Although interest in regional cultural exchanges has been constantly growing, the Croatian cultural policies tend to orientate cultural development and cultural communication primarily towards European countries and cultures. The present situation now reflects the tendency to balance the regional cultural identifications (that are particularly visible in pop music, TV and other media programs, etc.) with a cultural identification that would be closer to the EU promoted cultural standards, such as the acceptance of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, establishment and development of cultural industries ant the overall democratization of cultural relationships.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija

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