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ID106444
Title ProperFraming language policy in post-Soviet Azerbaijan
Other Title Informationpolitical symbolism and interethnic harmony
LanguageENG
AuthorMarquardt, Kyle L
Publication2011.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article describes how the successive Azerbaijani governments of Heydar Aliyev (1993-2003) and Ilham Aliyev (2003-present) have pursued a largely symbolic language policy, enabling them to portray themselves as protectors of both a unique Azerbaijani identity and interethnic harmony while actually expending minimal resources. Given the demographic dominance of Azerbaijanis in Azerbaijan, language revitalization is framed as being inevitable and natural, requiring little state intervention. Indeed, the Aliyev governments have framed such symbolic policies as being preferable to the more nationalistic approach favoured by the pan-Turkic government of the Azerbaijani Popular Front (1992-93), the remnants of which have become the main opposition to the Aliyev governments. However, the Azerbaijani opposition has since largely adopted policies similar to those of the government; the difference between the two groups lies in how they portray the government's efforts.
`In' analytical NoteCentral Asian Survey Vol. 30, No. 2; Jun 2011: p.181-196
Journal SourceCentral Asian Survey Vol. 30, No. 2; Jun 2011: p.181-196
Key WordsAzerbaijan ;  Language Policy ;  Ethnic Relations ;  State Building


 
 
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