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The (Not So) Surprising Longevity of Identity Politics: Contemporary Challenges of the State-Society Compact in Central Eastern Europe
The (Not So) Surprising Longevity of Identity Politics: Contemporary Challenges of the State-Society Compact in Central Eastern Europe
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This book examines how references to identity have been a powerful mobilizing force in domestic politics across the East European region, from Estonia to Bulgaria. The EU membership was intended to promote stability, prevent conflict, and guarantee equality, but ethnocentric narratives have taken precedence over the promotion of EU norms. The financial and refugee crises have further weakened the appeal of the EU's norms, and nativist and populist rhetoric has become prevalent. The book focuses on politics that forge and live off societies' preoccupation with ethnocentric narratives.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This comprehensive book delves into the profound and enduring role that references to identity have played and continue to play as a powerful mobilizing force in domestic politics across the East European region, spanning from Estonia to Bulgaria. The European Union (EU) membership of postcommunist states was primarily aimed at ensuring stability, preventing conflict, and ultimately guaranteeing equality for all citizens, regardless of their political preferences or ethnic identities. However, the promotion of such norms and values has taken a secondary position to the consolidation of state institutions and the societies they serve within ethnocentric narratives that prioritize the core ethnic groups of each state.
The aftermath of financial and refugee crises has further eroded the appeal of EU norms across the region. Even the rhetoric of commitment to respect cultural diversity and human rights has been swiftly replaced with references to identity and the interests of politically relevant groups. Nonetheless, nativist and populist rhetoric has been a staple of politics in the region even before the EU accession.
The chapters in this edited volume focus on the politics that emerge and thrive from societies that are deeply preoccupied with ethnocentric narratives, imbuing national identity with persistent relevance and considerable weight throughout the postcommunist region. These chapters were originally published in the esteemed journal, East European Politics.
Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032222639
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