The Identity of the Iroquois in the process of revitalisation and globalization
Provider: Grantová agentura ČR
Programme: Postdoktorské projekty (řešení od 1.1. 2011)
Implementation period: 01.01.11 - 31.12.15
Workplace:
Fakulta filozofická - Katedra sociální a kulturní antropologie
Investigator: Šavelková Lívia
Description:
The main aim of the project is to write the first monograph in the Czech language concerning the construction of indigenous peoples´ identity through ethnonationalist movements and so called revitalisation movements on an example of the Iroquois. The principle outcome of the project will be articles in anthropological journals, a monograph based on a case study of the Iroquois. The results will be based on the findings from the fieldwork utulising predominantly qualitative methods. The project will focus on a study of group identity in the following areas: ethnicity (primordialism, constructivism), kinship systems, political anthropology (political representation). The influence of international organizations on the legislative systems of particular states aiming to define the status of the Aboriginal peoples will be also emphasised. A similar process can be observed in the Czech Republic in connection with the Roma minority.
The main aim of the project is to write the first monograph in the Czech language concerning the construction of indigenous peoples´ identity through ethnonationalist movements and so called revitalisation movements on an example of the Iroquois. The principle outcome of the project will be articles in anthropological journals, a monograph based on a case study of the Iroquois. The results will be based on the findings from the fieldwork utulising predominantly qualitative methods. The project will focus on a study of group identity in the following areas: ethnicity (primordialism, constructivism), kinship systems, political anthropology (political representation). The influence of international organizations on the legislative systems of particular states aiming to define the status of the Aboriginal peoples will be also emphasised. A similar process can be observed in the Czech Republic in connection with the Roma minority.
