challenges to greek identity

Examines the crisis surrounding national identity in Greece. After noting the centrality of racial purity & religious homogeneity in Greek identity, an overview of immigration to Greece is provided; the country, like other EU members, is grappling with the relationship of state & society to...

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Published in:European political science 2002-04, Vol.1 (2), p.12-16
Main Author: Verney, Susannah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Citizenship
Greece
National Identity
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Summary:Examines the crisis surrounding national identity in Greece. After noting the centrality of racial purity & religious homogeneity in Greek identity, an overview of immigration to Greece is provided; the country, like other EU members, is grappling with the relationship of state & society to long-term foreign residents. Challenges to Greek identity are made manifest in a discussion of two incidents involving decisions by (1) an independent administrative agency that requiring the inclusion of religious affiliation on adult identity cards violates a law on the protection of personal data, & (2) secondary school teachers who selected a non-Greek citizen student to carry the flag in the national holiday parade on the basis of his high grades. Why these incidents generated so much controversy is considered. J. Zendejas
ISSN:1680-4333
1682-0983
DOI:10.1057/eps.2002.3