Functions of Egalitarianism in Yugoslav Society
In: Praxis international: a philosophical journal, Band 9, Heft 4, S. 425-432
ISSN: 0260-8448
Analysis of secondary data from surveys of the 1970s contradicts propositions that egalitarianism was or is accepted by the great majority of Yugoslavians. Nonegalitarian values are shown to exist in the Yugoslavian population; in fact, nonegalitarianist thought prevails in higher social strata. Ideological implications of this finding are discussed, & the functions of egalitarianism in Yugoslav society are explored. It is determined that the "egalitarian syndrome" helps integrate & stabilize the society, but also contributes to long term economic stagnation, which undermines societal integration & paves the way for actualizing inert social tensions & conflicts. Short-term responses to these tendencies are discussed, & it is determined that only through radical changes in how political power is legitimated can long-term regulation for these inherent contradictions be provided. 31 References. D. Dennis