Restructuring the industry in the area of Upper Silesia versus individual and communal identity changes of its inhabitants basing. Cover Image

Restrukturyzacja przemysłu na terenie Górnego Śląska a przemiany tożsamości indywidualnej i zbiorowej jego mieszkańców np. osiedli przyzakładowych
Restructuring the industry in the area of Upper Silesia versus individual and communal identity changes of its inhabitants basing.

Author(s): Witold Mandrysz
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: social identity; local community; socio-economic transformation; the old workers housing

Summary/Abstract: Assumption of this article is to present perception of the changes taking place in cultural, ethnic, and local identity, in relation to the restructuring process in Silesia and Zagłębie presented by the inhabitants of these regions. Opinions presented below are also relevant to the perception of changes in social relations and changes in the neighbours bonds caused by changes in socio-economic status, the diversification opportunities and deepening of the economic stratification of these communities.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 103-112
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish