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TENSION ETHNIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
CONT

The categorization of individuals in particular ethnic groups might be controversial ... and might in fact fuel ethnic tensions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
DEF

Situation conflictuelle ou potentiellement conflictuelle entre groupes ethniques au sein d'une société.

CONT

Il n'empêche que certains risques subsistent, les nouveaux régimes d'Europe centrale et orientale étant aux prises avec de graves difficultés sociales, économiques et politiques. Qui plus est, ces problèmes sont partout exacerbés par la résurgence des tensions ethniques.

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