Ethnofolism and facets of ethnic tolerance

Authors

  • Olga V. Kurbacheva Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

ethnofolism, tolerance, ethnicity, racism, ethnophobia, ethnic discrimination, ethnic identity, ethnic stereotype

Abstract

The article examines the problem of the axiological connotation of secondary ethnonyms. It is argued that ethnopholisms are not only a linguistic phenomenon, but also a sociocultural one, and their study requires a philosophical approach. The article emphasises that in the context of intense migration processes and global instability, it is crucial to identify and prevent the escalation of ethnocultural tensions or potential conflicts. The article explores the essence of ethnopholisms, highlighting their diversity and functional characteristics. The concepts of exoethnonym and endoethnonym (autoethnonym) are distinguished, and the correlation between the self-designation of an ethnic community and auto- and he­terostereotypes are emphasised. It is proven that the use of ethnopholisms is a peculiar indicator of interethnic tension.

Author Biography

  • Olga V. Kurbacheva, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    PhD (philosophy), docent; associate professor at the department of philosophy and methodology of science, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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Published

2025-10-15

Issue

No. 3 (2025): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology

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Social Philosophy

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Kurbacheva, O.V. 2025. Ethnofolism and facets of ethnic tolerance. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology. 3 (Oct. 2025), 12–16.