Educational Choices and Attitudes Towards Multiculturalism and Assimilationism of the Majority and Minorities in Four Croatian Multiethnic Communities

• DOI: 10.5559/di.29.1.02
• Publication Date: 2020-03-16T19:54:58Z
• Authors: Dinka Čorkalo Bir...; Lana Pehar; Margareta Jelić; Tea Pavin Ivanec; Jasmina Tomašić H...
• Keywords: Croatian; Minority group; Minority language

In this study we examined the relationship between preference of minority educational models and attitudes towards multiculturalism assimilationism in four multiethnic communities Croatia. A sample 1568 students, aged 11 to 19, members Croatian majority national minorities (Czechs, Hungarians, Serbs Italians) enrolled model education (all classes are taught language), 2000 their parents participated research. Additionally, is first paper describing major socio-demographic characteristics students A, as well aspects language competence languages, use families intentions continue Croatia opposed country origin. The results have shown that preferences slightly related assimilationism, but also group status (minority or majority) context has been conducted important determinants assimilationism.