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Generational conflicts occur in any society and prove to be both a puzzle and a rite of passage for every generation. Older generations often find it difficult to relate to the younger generations. Yet, as every generation comes of age, it leaves an impact on societal structures as a whole. Between baby boomers and millennials, societal norms and values transform in new and unexpected ways. While globalization has greatly contributed to the generational gaps world over, the post-communist transition, which occurred in the wake of the collapse of the USSR, left lasting and profound effects on these transitioning societies. This book investigates the generational conflict in the post-Soviet societies and argues that the generational divide runs deep. The post-Soviet generation, Generation WhY, has not dealt with the experience of old Soviet structures and they do not share the same values and norms as their parents and grandparents. Individualism, lack of trust in state institutions, independence, and entrepreneurial spirit run high among the members of the perestroika generation. Yet we still find differences between societies. While the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has its roots in a number of deeply seeded issues, this analysis shows that the generational gap is a part of the problem. This book also offers conclusive evidence to suggest that the members of the post-Soviet generation can be part of the solution.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Series Foreword, by Michael Slobodchikoff
Preface
Introduction: Post-communist transition and Conflict in Europe
Chapter 1: A Generation Apart: How the Post-Communist Transition Shaped the Post-Soviet Values
Chapter 2: Generational Differences in Values in Europe
Chapter 3: Supranational Norms and Domestic Value Change: Evidence from Ukraine
Chapter 4: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Value-based and Generational Perspective
Chapter 5: Social Networks in Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Conclusion
Appendix A: "Our Generations" Interview Questionnaire
Appendix B: Descriptive Statistics on the Interviewees
Appendix C: World Values Survey Questions
Appendix D: Survey Protocol
References
About the Authors
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Lena Surzhko-Harned is assistant teaching professor of comparative politics at Penn State University.Ekaterina Turkina is associate professor in the Department of International Business at HEC Montreal.Michael O. Slobodchikoff is distinguished political scientist and expert on U.S.-Russia relations, international diplomacy, and alliance politics.
Zusammenfassung
This book explores generational conflict in Europe through the prism of politico-economic and institutional values. It finds a dramatic shift of values in post-Soviet societies, where post-Soviet Generation WhY stands apart from previous generations. The book investigates the details and the implications of this phenomenon.
