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• ROMA COLLEGES FOR ADVANCED STUDIES NETWORK IN HUNGARY

  7-15

  Gábor Biczó

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  593

  Roma colleges for advanced studies network in Hungary is a unique chain of institutions for helping those students’ integration into the system of higher education whose sociocultural background might be characterized by deprivation. Recent study analyses the history as well as the networking process of Roma colleges and the paper endeavours to interpret the features of collegiate students’ dwelling-places. In the second part, the author deals with the significance of Roma collegiate students’ fields of study related to the debate coursing on the integration policy of marginalized and peripheral local ethnic communities in Hungary.

   

• FORMS OF AGGRESSION IN SCHOOLS AS DETERMINING FACTORS IN GAINING SOCIAL STATUS IN A SCHOOL GROUP

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  Kármen Demeter

  Kinga Szabó

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  366

  In our study, we have focused on the relationship between certain types of aggression and the sociometric status of primary school children, considering the effect of these factors on the hostile character of cognitions that aggressive children generate towards their peers. Sample: Our sample consisted of 321 primary school children from Transylvania (M=10.25 years, SD= 0.71), out of which 61.4% were of Romanian and 36.8% of Hungarian ethnicity. Method: our instruments measured the type of aggression, the sociometric status of children within the classroom, and the type of hostile cognitions towards peers. Results: gender differences and sociometric status has an effect on types of aggressive behavior. The results are useable in the field for prevention and intervention.

• Issues of Urbanizations in Kyrgyzstan: New Settlements of Bishkek

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  Mirlan Alymbaev

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  257

  Urbanization in Kyrgyzstan, in particular the capital city of Bishkek faces the rapid growth of new settlements that often outpaces the developmental issues such as infrastructure, housing shortages, social services, employment, environmental impact, cultural and social integration, security, land ownership and property rights. These issues can be complex, and lead to disputes and uncertainty for residents. This can hinder development in new settlements. Efforts to address these urbanization issues in new settlements around Bishkek city should involve comprehensive urban planning, infrastructure development, land management, and social policies. It's essential to ensure that urbanization contributes to improved living conditions and opportunities for all residents, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth.

• The Role of National Values in Interethnic Marriages in Turkestan: Insights from Field Research in Five Villages of the Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan

  7-23

  Nazira Abdinassir

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  320

  This study investigates the role of religion in shaping inter-ethnic marriages in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan, specifically focusing on five rural villages: Zhana Iqan, Shornak, Turki Poselkasy, Hantagy, and Sayram. With a historically diverse population composed of various ethnic groups—such as Kazakhs, Uzbeks, and Tatars—the region presents a unique case for examining how religious practices influence family life, marriage dynamics, and ethnic integration. Based on 45 semi-structured interviews conducted during the first phase and 40 interviews and observations during the second phase of fieldwork, the study reveals that religion is a central component in everyday family interactions, impacting child-rearing, marital relations, sexual education, and broader social integration. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative data from interviews and participant observations with quantitative data from structured questionnaires, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of religious practices. The findings highlight that religion not only informs inter-ethnic marital dynamics but also reinforces cultural and familial roles within the broader social fabric. The study contributes to discussions on the intersection of religion, ethnicity, and family life, emphasizing how religious flexibility and adaptation occur in response to practical life challenges. Additionally, the study underscores the role of women within these marriages, particularly in negotiating religious and cultural expectations, thus contributing to the understanding of "lived religion" in diverse social settings.