MULTICULTURAL POLICY: A SOLUTION FOR INTERETHNIC TENSIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Date
2024
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CEP USM
Abstract
This article examines the potential of multicultural policies as a solution to interethnic tensions in the Republic of Moldova. The study identifies the main causes of these conflicts and assesses the effectiveness of multicultural policies in promoting social cohesion. Using qualitative methods, data was gathered from policy documents, academic articles and interviews with experts. The findings indicate that historical legacies, socio-political changes, and geopolitical division influence ethnic tensions in Moldova. The results suggest that implementing multicultural policies could enhance the integration of ethnic minorities and improve societal stability. This study offers insights for policymakers on tension resolution in multiethnic societies.
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multiethnic societies, interethnic tensions, ethnic minorities, multiculturalism, multicultural policy
Citation
BELTEI, Margareta. Multicultural policy: a solution for interethnic tensions in the Republic of Moldova. In: Integrare prin cercetare și inovare: conferință științifică națională cu participare internațională. Științe Sociale, Chișinău, 7-8 noiembrie, 2024. Chișinău: CEP USM, 2024, pp. 246-252. ISBN 978-9975-62-687-3; ISBN 978-9975-62-799-3 (PDF). Disponibil: https://doi.org/10.59295/spd2024s.35