| ID | 164491 |
| Title Proper | What explains the rise of majority–minority tensions and conflict in Xinjiang? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hasmath, Reza |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the past few years there has been a rise of inter-ethnic violence in China. While ethno-cultural repression and ineffective state policies are correctly attributed as key culprits behind this reality, this article suggests that socio-economic factors play a fundamental contributory role as well. Using the Xinjiang case, the article maps ethnic tensions and violence as a manifestation and expression of a growing and heightened ethno-cultural consciousness stemming from ethnic minorities’ low socio-economic status due, in part, to internal Han migration, and a labour market process – involving agency and structure – that has shaped a split and segmented labour market. |
| `In' analytical Note | Central Asian Survey Vol. 38, No.1; Mar 2019: p.46-60 |
| Journal Source | Central Asian Survey Vol: 38 No 1 |
| Key Words | Conflict ; Violence ; Ethnic Minority ; Uyghur ; Labour market ; Xinjian |