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@article{ART002265871},
author={Byung-Soo Seol},
title={The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia},
journal={Cross-Cultural Studies},
issn={1598-0685},
year={2017},
volume={48},
pages={253-287},
doi={10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253}

TY - JOUR
AU - Byung-Soo Seol
TI - The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia
JO - Cross-Cultural Studies
PY - 2017
VL - 48
IS - null
PB - Center for Cross Culture Studies
SP - 253
EP - 287
SN - 1598-0685
AB - The purpose of this study is to examine the ethnic phenomenon in the multi-layered context, based upon data collected from my fieldwork in Asella Town, Ethiopia. The town has experienced few ethnic conflicts at the collective level because of ecological conditions, the numerical balance between the two major ethnic groups―i.e., the Oromo and the Amhara―, frequent ethnic intermarriages as well as effects of a unique sociocultural practice of ‘breast-feeding.’ However, despite positive influences of such a practice, the local community has continuously witnessed discrimination and threats by the dominant ethnic group. Most of my informants feel that ethnic intermarriage contributes to: (ⅰ) enforcement of bonds among both ethic groups and community members, (ⅱ) acquisition of different ethnic cultures, (ⅲ) cultivation of the spirit of tolerance among people, and (ⅳ) production of the superior second generation that has hybrid/multiple ethnic identities. However, some informants harbor negative attitudes towards ethnic intermarriage because they perceive it as a selfish choice of two parties and damages ethnic identity. Most informants consider ongoing Oromonization as natural, whereas others insist that it should be understood in the context of coercion, superficiality and survival strategy.
KW - Asella Town;breast-feeding practice;ethnic discrimination;ethnic intermarriage;ethnic identity;Oromonization
DO - 10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253
ER -

Byung-Soo Seol. (2017). The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia. Cross-Cultural Studies, 48, 253-287.

Byung-Soo Seol. 2017, "The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia", Cross-Cultural Studies, vol.48, pp.253-287. Available from: doi:10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253

Byung-Soo Seol "The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia" Cross-Cultural Studies 48 pp.253-287 (2017) : 253.

Byung-Soo Seol. The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia. 2017; 48 253-287. Available from: doi:10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253

Byung-Soo Seol. "The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia" Cross-Cultural Studies 48(2017) : 253-287.doi: 10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253

Byung-Soo Seol. The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia. Cross-Cultural Studies, 48, 253-287. doi: 10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253

Byung-Soo Seol. The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia. Cross-Cultural Studies. 2017; 48 253-287. doi: 10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253

Byung-Soo Seol. The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia. 2017; 48 253-287. Available from: doi:10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253

Byung-Soo Seol. "The Multi-layered Context of the Ethnic Phenomenon: Focused on the Case of Asella Town, Ethiopia" Cross-Cultural Studies 48(2017) : 253-287.doi: 10.21049/ccs.2017.48..253