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ABSTRACT
It is known that humanity is a specific socio-biological species, despite its development on the basis of general social
laws, it is divided into several specific groups. As a result of the evolutionary progress in the society of all mankind
located on the world map, and due to the influence of social factors, it began to be divided into certain social groups
and units. A specific goal of the people of a social unit is the commonality of customs, language, or territory.
KEYWORDS
The national identity, feelings of respect for the motherland, national statehood, cultural and spiritual values develop
in ethnic groups.
INTRODUCTION
In the conditions of independence, as a result of the
deepening of the process of realizing the national
identity, feelings of respect for the motherland,
national statehood, cultural and spiritual values
develop in ethnic groups. Such feelings should focus on
ensuring common human values and interests along
with understanding of ethnic identity. Today, it is an
effective way to study and analyze the development of
national ethnic processes in the society from the point
of view of current realities. After all, in the current
situation where national-ethnic relations are tense in
the society, there is a need for theoretical studies
explaining the specific local characteristics of ethnic
processes, the methods of ethnic approach to ensure
the optimal development of social development .
Research Article
CHANGES IN ETHNIC IDENTITY OF UZBEKS
Submission Date:
December 01, 2023,
Accepted Date:
December 05, 2023,
Published Date:
December 10, 2023
Crossref doi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume03Issue12-06
Iskanderov Sherzod Abdiganievich
Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) In History, Associate Professor Tashkent Medical Academy Department Of Social
Sciences, Uzbekistan
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In the teaching of the German philosopher Johann
Gottlieb Fichte, consciousness is not given by
someone, but it creates itself. In the process of self-
realization, Fichte appeals to a person to understand
"I" and create "I". In the process of self-realization,
science encourages a person to freedom and creative
freedom. The self-transformation of "I" is the first
stage of human will and freedom. In turn, this is the
first product of consciousness .
Studying the characteristics of national identity is not
only to master the national heritage, to restore
customs, traditions and values, and to harmonize it
with the needs of national development, but also to
strengthen the independence of our country, to solve
existing economic and social problems, to form the
spirit of patriotism, nationalism, universality, and
creativity in young people and it is also related to the
tasks of directing him to self-sacrifice in order to take a
worthy place in the system of modern civilization. As
long as this is the case, today it is important to analyze
its place in the process of modernization of society
based on the study of socio-historical sources of
national identity .
As a result of scientific research on the understanding
of ethnic identity by scientists, they put forward their
theoretical views. One of these scientists S.M.
Shirokogorov, Yu.V. The Bromleys advanced their
theory of ethnos. Scientist S. M. According to the
definition in Shirokogorov's work published in 1923,
"Ethnos is a group of people who speak the same
language, recognize their common origin and process
of formation, are different from other peoples, and
have a number of customs and traditions. The well-
known scientist Yu. V. A characteristic aspect of the
concept put forward by Bromley is that the author
suggested that the concept of ethnos should be
understood in both a narrow and a broad sense at the
same time.
that the concept of consciousness, self-awareness
(certainly at the level of its time) Turkishness (in terms
of language) was firmly established in the part of the
Uzbek ancestors who became a nation in the 9th-10th
centuries, but economic and cultural development (in
the part of the Uzbek ancestors who were formed as a
nation) still was not finished . According to the rules of
the society of that time, most people have the same
high level of self-awareness, national pride, devotion
to the country, pride of their people. The level of self-
awareness of the population becomes the meaning of
life and daily lifestyle of citizens .
Understanding national identity is an expression of
generalized theoretical views and practical actions
aimed at the realization of belonging to a certain ethnic
group, national state, duties and responsibilities
towards it, protecting and developing the material and
spiritual values and interests of this nation, ensuring
national unity and solidarity.
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One of the necessary factors of belonging to a certain
ethnicity is self-awareness. Self-awareness is a person's
self-awareness, self-awareness, that is, the ability to
separate oneself from a certain object. In the process
of social interaction, a person considers himself to
belong to a certain group. All people have
characteristics of belonging to sex, profession, age,
class, ethnic and social groups. Because of this self-
awareness, a person can compare himself with another
person. Due to ethnic self-awareness, a person realizes
that he belongs to a certain group, that a certain
language is a representative of an ethnic group. Ethnic
identity is basically a person's recognition of belonging
to a certain ethnic group.
Because of self-awareness, self-name arises. In order
for a person to name his characteristic of a particular
ethnic group, he must first understand his identity.
Self-awareness takes several forms.
a) awareness of personal identity;
b) awareness of social identity;
c) awareness of universal identity.
Self-awareness is also formed on the basis of social
self-awareness. For example, in order for a person to
understand his identity, he perceives which ethno-
social group he belongs to and understands the
responsibility of belonging to another ethno-social
group. Here are some aspects of social identity that can
be considered:
a) language, b) region, c) religion, g) belonging to an
ethno-social group (language, nation, people, political
organizations, etc.)
In addition to this, there is also the awareness of the
universal identity, which imposes the task of all
mankind starting from a single root, living peacefully in
the future, uniting humanity on the basis of the happy
life of our generations, and solving the existing
problems that threaten social development.
In addition to understanding the ethnic identity,
determining the concrete situation of common
aspects, determining the positive and negative aspects
of
the
ethno-cultural
features
and
feelings
characteristic of ethno-social groups, and ensuring the
dominant position of positive features.
It is known that during the new stage of development
of the Uzbek nation, the sense of ethnic identity began
to increase. The most important characteristic of the
Uzbek people is their national character. The sense of
ethnic identity is stronger in the Uzbek people, as in
every nation.
The realization of national identity is reflected in the
feeling of belonging to the nation, striving to master its
history, customs, traditions, and values. The main
directions of national identity are expressed as follows:
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National self-awareness acts as a uniting and unifying
force of the nation when the nation's dignity, honor,
and reputation are violated or when there are
situations that harm the nation's interests. In this case,
all representatives of the nation, regardless of their
economic status and position, unite on the basis of
understanding that the goals and interests of the
nation are common.
The realization of national identity is reflected in the
feelings, character, mentality, faith, material and
spiritual values of the nation's representatives, and
dreams of independence. In other words, awareness of
national identity is a psycho-gynecological state that
manifests itself in people's minds. Accordingly, it
serves as an internal moral and spiritual force that
takes action to protect the material, spiritual, and
spiritual interests of the nation, national state, and
unites the nation in the direction of these goals.
Awareness of national identity is a factor that mobilizes
and organizes the nation to active action in solving the
problems that arise in the socio-economic, political,
cultural and educational spheres during the
development of the nation.
A sense of national identity is not limited to expressing
or protecting the interests of the nation in all its forms
and forms, but also serves as a solid foundation for the
existence of the nation.
During the period of independence, "What is the
symbol of Uzbekistan for you?" when the survey was
conducted, 53.0% answered that it is my beloved
homeland, 39.7% is the country where I was born and
raised, 23.9% is the homeland of our ancestors, 21.6% is
my favorite home, and 14.4% is my place of residence.
Social processes taking place in society, including
awareness of national identity, increasing interest in
the history, spiritual heritage and traditions of one's
people, have not been sufficiently taken into account
and not analyzed in depth. This process became
especially intense during the period when the ratio
between the indigenous population and the rest of the
population changed. The problems of preserving the
national identity, preserving the national language and
traditions were growing.
Several clans living in the village of Ortachil, located in
the Kitab district, consider themselves to be Uzbeks, an
important aspect of their ethnic identity .
As a result of the research, 82% of Uzbek youth
respondents were under 24 years old, 16.8% were 25-29
years old. The research is based on the archeological
direction of understanding of national identity. The
sense of ethnic identity is also strong in the village of
Katoghon, Kasbi district, they consider themselves a
part of the Uzbek people .
short , in understanding our ethnic identity, we should
not only restore the spiritual and cultural heritage of
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our people, but also study it deeply and apply its
positive aspects to our lives. As a result of our scientific
research, strengthening the sense of ethnic identity
among the Uzbek clans living in the Kashkadarya oasis,
studying the rich history of our people, and educating
them in the national spirit is one of the most important
aspects today.
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