<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Since 2004 several tens of thousands of Slovaks arrived in the United Kingdom. A number of Slovak communities have emerged that bear the characteristic marks of diasporas. This paper displays an analysis of these immigrant groups based on online surveys and interviews. Questions of integration versus assimilation are discussed in the light of class, religious affiliation and ethnic identity.</p></abstract>

Since 2004 several tens of thousands of Slovaks arrived in the United Kingdom. A number of Slovak communities have emerged that bear the characteristic marks of diasporas. This paper displays an analysis of these immigrant groups based on online surveys and interviews. Questions of integration versus assimilation are discussed in the light of class, religious affiliation and ethnic identity.

Aspects of Ethnicity, Class and Religion in Case of Slovak Immigrant Communities in the UK

‘Pavol Jozef Safarik’ University of Kosice

Romanian Journal of English Studies

Since 2004 several tens of thousands of Slovaks arrived in the United Kingdom. A number of Slovak communities have emerged that bear the characteristic marks...

Aspects of Ethnicity, Class and Religion in Case of Slovak Immigrant Communities in the UK

Published Online: Feb 22, 2013

Page range: 35 - 61

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2013-0004

Keywords
class, education, ethnicity, religion

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Aspects of Ethnicity, Class and Religion in Case of Slovak Immigrant Communities in the UK

Published Online: Feb 22, 2013

Page range: 35 - 61

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2013-0004

Keywordsclass, education, ethnicity, religion

This content is open access.

Keywords
class, education, ethnicity, religion