Armenians in the 21st century.Part II: Assimilation

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Part II: Assimilation

By Vahe Gkoumousian for NEAST 07 July 2004

In Part I the effects of the most recent mass Armenian population redistributions were discussed. The biggest threat facing the nation is the assimilation of the diaspora. Assimilation is always made easier when people lose touch with their culture, tradition and language. That is and has been happening for centuries. The difference being that now most Armenians live in countries where they are free, relatively well off and therefore easier to enjoy life in the ‘modern’ way. They don’t have to live in the ‘Armenian quarter’ of a city and are not in any way segregated. They can mix with local people.Read More

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Part II: Assimilation

By Vahe Gkoumousian for NEAST 07 July 2004

In Part I the effects of the most recent mass Armenian population redistributions were discussed. The biggest threat facing the nation is the assimilation of the diaspora. Assimilation is always made easier when people lose touch with their culture, tradition and language. That is and has been happening for centuries. The difference being that now most Armenians live in countries where they are free, relatively well off and therefore easier to enjoy life in the ‘modern’ way. They don’t have to live in the ‘Armenian quarter’ of a city and are not in any way segregated. They can mix with local people.Read More

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