The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan
This study investigates the role of religion in shaping inter-ethnic marriages in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan, specifically focusing on five rural villages: Zhana Iqan, Shornak, Turki Poselkasy, Hantagy, and Sayram. With a historically diverse population composed of various ethnic groups—such...
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| description | This study investigates the role of religion in shaping inter-ethnic marriages in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan, specifically focusing on five rural villages: Zhana Iqan, Shornak, Turki Poselkasy, Hantagy, and Sayram. With a historically diverse population composed of various ethnic groups—such as Kazakhs, Uzbeks, and Tatars—the region presents a unique case for examining how religious practices influence family life, marriage dynamics, and ethnic integration. Based on 45 semi-structured interviews conducted during the first phase and 40 interviews and observations during the second phase of fieldwork, the study reveals that religion is a central component in everyday family interactions, impacting child-rearing, marital relations, sexual education, and broader social integration. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative data from interviews and participant observations with quantitative data from structured questionnaires, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of religious practices. The findings highlight that religion not only informs inter-ethnic marital dynamics but also reinforces cultural and familial roles within the broader social fabric. The study contributes to discussions on the intersection of religion, ethnicity, and family life, emphasizing how religious flexibility and adaptation occur in response to practical life challenges. Additionally, the study underscores the role of women within these marriages, particularly in negotiating religious and cultural expectations, thus contributing to the understanding of "lived religion" in diverse social settings.
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| spelling | doaj-art-1d5b4782bb0f4359a98b0a14c03adc872025-08-20T02:26:03ZengUniversity of DebrecenKülönleges Bánásmód2498-53682025-03-0111SI10.18458/KB.2025.SI.7The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, KazakhstanNazira Abdinassir0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6518-4996University of DebrecenThis study investigates the role of religion in shaping inter-ethnic marriages in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan, specifically focusing on five rural villages: Zhana Iqan, Shornak, Turki Poselkasy, Hantagy, and Sayram. With a historically diverse population composed of various ethnic groups—such as Kazakhs, Uzbeks, and Tatars—the region presents a unique case for examining how religious practices influence family life, marriage dynamics, and ethnic integration. Based on 45 semi-structured interviews conducted during the first phase and 40 interviews and observations during the second phase of fieldwork, the study reveals that religion is a central component in everyday family interactions, impacting child-rearing, marital relations, sexual education, and broader social integration. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative data from interviews and participant observations with quantitative data from structured questionnaires, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of religious practices. The findings highlight that religion not only informs inter-ethnic marital dynamics but also reinforces cultural and familial roles within the broader social fabric. The study contributes to discussions on the intersection of religion, ethnicity, and family life, emphasizing how religious flexibility and adaptation occur in response to practical life challenges. Additionally, the study underscores the role of women within these marriages, particularly in negotiating religious and cultural expectations, thus contributing to the understanding of "lived religion" in diverse social settings. https://ojs.lib.unideb.hu/kulonlegesbanasmod/article/view/15593Inter-ethnic marriagesreligionTurkestanfamily dynamicslived religioncultural integration |
| spellingShingle | Nazira Abdinassir The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan Különleges Bánásmód Inter-ethnic marriages religion Turkestan family dynamics lived religion cultural integration |
| title | The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan |
| title_full | The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan |
| title_fullStr | The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan |
| title_short | The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan |
| title_sort | role of national values in interethnic marriages in turkestan insights from field research in five villages of the turkestan region kazakhstan |
| topic | Inter-ethnic marriages religion Turkestan family dynamics lived religion cultural integration |
| url | https://ojs.lib.unideb.hu/kulonlegesbanasmod/article/view/15593 |
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