Tosks and Ghegs in Albania and their view on the Albanians in neighboring countries Cover Image

Toskové a Gegové v Albánii a jejich pohled na Albánce v okolních státech
Tosks and Ghegs in Albania and their view on the Albanians in neighboring countries

Author(s): Petr Müller
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, History, Social Sciences, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Kulturní studia
Keywords: Tosks; Ghegs; Albanians; Kosovo; Kosovian Albanians; ethnicity; identity; Great Albanian; nationalism

Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to examine ethnic identity of Albanians both inside and outside of Albania.This paper is based on field research and qualitative research conducted in Albania andKosovo. The paper follows several basic ethnic differentiation characters and their relevancein the construction of ethnic identities selected groups living in Albania and Kosovo. Thework is focused on the question of language, religion, historical memory, politics, ethnicstereotypes and perceptions of ethnic itself.

  • Issue Year: 7/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 40-56
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Czech