Bunjevci in Hungary: Postmodern Heterogeneous Identities (Summary)

Sa？etak This study presents an ethnological and cultural anthropological fieldwork which was carried out among Bunjevci in the Hungarian part of Ba？ka region. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the formation of the transparent and symbolic boundaries of the Bunjevci community and the emergence of heterogeneous identities in the historical context through three generations while creating Bunjevci identities. Consequently, this study shows how the members of the Bunjevci community resist to homogenise into the majority group and nations; while, on the other hand, the research determines the heterogeneous character of the Bunjevci community in Hungary. The cohesion force of the community is not the Bunjevac speech, which states that the ethnical identity is not directly connected to the language. Therefore, it is essential to devote attention to the similarities and common features among those who consider themselves Bunjevci