A theory of ethnic violence
Ethnic incorporation and ethno-political mobilization in Bulgaria and Cyprus
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2147444 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hüseyin Alptekin (0000-0001-5017-4752, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Istanbul Sehir University, Istanbul, Turkey, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 15 |
| Pages | 2672-2690 |
| Publication date | 2017-12-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ethnic and Racial Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0141-9870 • E-ISSN: 1466-4356 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01419870.2016.1266008 |
| OpenAlex | W2559983271 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 35 |
This article argues that the political accommodation of ethnic groups is a major determinant of ethnic violence and its effects vary depending on the pre-existing levels of mobilization. Accordingly, civic assimilationism is the most effective ethnic incorporation mode in terms of ensuring that weakly mobilized ethnic groups remain peaceful. Liberal multiculturalism is most effective in terms of eliciting peaceful mobilizations from highly mobilized ethnic groups. The ethnocratic mode tends to be the most conducive to violent mobilization at both low and high pre-existing mobilization levels. The theory is explored through case studies of Turks in Bulgaria and Cyprus. By demonstrating how the effects of ethnic incorporation policies vary depending on pre-existing mobilization levels, the article also challenges previous assumptions about the relationship between political opening and ethnic mobilization. Such an account not only explains the political determinants of ethnic violence, but also indicates potential political remedies to such problems
Development economics · Economics · Ethnic conflict · Ethnic group · Ethnic violence · Mobilization · Multiculturalism · Political economy · Political mobilization · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Cyprus History, Politics, Society · Law · Political Conflict and Governance · Turkey's Politics and Society
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2022 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |