Mr. Sevket Akyildiz
PhD candidate. University of London.
Hello - the following site covers my recent research work undertaken at SOAS, London, on the theme of making Soviet citizens in Uzbekistan. Title of current research work:
Making Soviet Citizens in Uzbekistan (1980-1991): Theory, social issues and education.
This research study is conducted as part of a doctorate thesis -undertaken at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London between 2004-2010.
Key topics of debate:
Western perspectives on the social behaviour of Uzbeks 1980-1991Rights and duties of Soviet citizenship and political education
Soviet state citizenship - civic identity formation and national (ethnic) identity; patriotism and internationalism, moral education
Glasnost and perestroika discussed in the context of upbringing and changing values within Uzbekistan; rethinking the social role of religious values in an atheist state
The construction and operation of socialization channels: formal schools, colleges, universities, physical culture, and youth organizations
The use of ceremonies, ritual, citizen sports and military heroes and history as socialization channels
The idealism, everyday implementation and contradictions of the concept: Soviet people
If you have any ideas you wish to contribute to this work please forward them to me - this is a 'democratic website', so feel free to express your creativity.
Salaam - Peace on you.