THE APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF ETHNIC IDENTITY – The Example of Montenegro Colonists in Vojvodina-

Abstract

The paper deals with the application of some theoretical concepts abuot ethnic identity on particular field ,aterial. A few relevant dimensions will be pointed out: determination of ethnic identity as a subjective and objective category; manifestations of ethnic identity at an institutional and individual level; the mechanism of establishing and maintaining ethnic boundaries; the contextuality and dynamics of ethnic identity ect. All this will be seen in relation to specific migration pattern.