The Hungarian minority in the Czech Republic – research treatise Cover Image

Maďarská menšina v České republice – zpráva z výzkumu
The Hungarian minority in the Czech Republic – research treatise

Author(s): Jakub Holas
Subject(s): Anthropology
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze - Fakulta humanitních studií
Keywords: Hungarians; ethnic identity; integration; national associations

Summary/Abstract: The Hungarian minority in the Czech Republic consists of several different groups of immigrants. Although this minority represents one unit, we have to distinguish between different groups of Hungarians. Primarily Hungarians from Slovakia and Hungary have both specific relations to the Czech majority, Czech language and Czech culture. Hungarians in the Czech Republic have established many national clubs and institutions, not only formally, but also informal associations established on the basis of friendships, gender or hobbies. These clubs serve to strengthen the national identity of Hungarians naturalized in the Czech Republic, to spread the Hungarian language and to serve as meeting points with other Hungarians living in the Czech Republic. At the same time, they provide opportunities to learn and practice the mother tongue for Hungarian children.

  • Issue Year: 12/2010
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 609-622
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Czech