Memory Wars and Metanarratives: the Historical Context of Linguistic Discrimination in Estonia

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dc.contributor.advisorHarris, Adrienne
dc.contributor.authorSonsalla, Chanse
dc.contributor.departmentBaylor Business Fellows.en_US
dc.contributor.schoolsHonors College.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-22T15:40:26Z
dc.date.available2019-05-22T15:40:26Z
dc.date.copyright2019
dc.date.issued2019-05-22
dc.description.abstractIn the 20th century, the country of Estonia was decimated, terrorized, and subjugated by the USSR. Estonians continue to redefine their national identity, but the process is complicated by the continued presence of ethnic Russians in Estonia. When 30% of a country's population speaks differently, thinks differently, and was once an enemy that instigated an era of terror, how does it rebuild? Language has been a polarizing issue between the ethnic Estonian and ethnic Russian populations as long as both have been present in Estonia. By investigating trends in language policy, this thesis explores the roots of tension between the two groups. The ultimate goal of the thesis is to provide insight into the pitfalls of post-conflict reintegration and the potential of language policy as a discriminatory instrument. en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2104/10593
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
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dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectLinguistic discrimination.en_US
dc.subjectEstonia.en_US
dc.subjectLinguistic human rights.en_US
dc.subjectEthnic inequality.en_US
dc.subjectPost-Soviet.en_US
dc.subjectEthnic integration.en_US
dc.titleMemory Wars and Metanarratives: the Historical Context of Linguistic Discrimination in Estoniaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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