Ethno-anthropological and psychological analysis of modern inter-ethnic relations in the Fergana Valley

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ID20253227
AuthorsRakhmanali Begaliyevich Bekmirzayev (0000-0003-3414-3774, Kurgan State University, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume12
Issue1
Publication date2025-12-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCogent Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2331-1983 • E-ISSN: 2331-1983
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/23311983.2025.2524932
OpenAlexW4411736461
LanguageEN
References cited30

This study provides an ethno-anthropological analysis of contemporary inter-ethnic relations in the Fergana Valley, focusing on the complex interplay between cultural identity, ethnicity and intergroup dynamics within this historically diverse region. The Fergana Valley, situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, has long been a melting pot of ethnic groups, including Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz and other minority communities. This article examines how socio-cultural boundaries and ethnic identities shape everyday interactions, influence social cohesion and at times, lead to tensions. Using a combination of qualitative ethnographic fieldwork, historical documentation and in-depth interviews, this research investigates the lived experiences of various ethnic communities in the Valley, analyzing how these groups navigate and negotiate their ethnic identities. The findings reveal both the enduring cultural bonds that facilitate inter-ethnic harmony and the socio-political factors that may exacerbate divisions. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of how ethnicity is constructed and performed in Central Asia and offers insights into the factors that promote or hinder sustainable inter-ethnic relationships in multi-ethnic regions

Ethnic group · Geography · Sociology · Anthropology · Cultural Differences and Values · Cultural, Linguistic, Economic Studies · Emotional Intelligence and Performance

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