Vojvođani i nacionalizam

Abstract

This article deals with inter-ethnic relations in Vojvodina. The authors draw on data collected through an extensive research of social structure and quality of life to explain how prejudices about inter-ethnic relations are determined by some objective social characteristics. The analyzed attitudes concern the importance of ethnic origin of marriage partners and for relationships among fellow-workers, as well as the stereotypical statements expressing a nationalistic orientation. A respondent's work place, ethnic origin, type of settlement, nature of job and immigration status were treated as independent variables with presumed causal influence. The analysis shows that nationalism is less determined by ethnic origin than by the position in the social structure. Other variables seem less important in this matter. The authors' experience points out that inter- ethnic relations in Vojvodina require deeper and more serious investigation.