Redefinition the Dual Identity of Iranian Armenians in Context of Globalization Study of Armenians in Tehran Neighborhood Vahidiyeh

Authors

1 Sayyed Ahmad Askari: MA in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Tehran and editor of chilan, Iran Steel manufactures Association's Professional Magazine

2 Saedeh Zadqanad: Responsible Author- MA in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Tehran

3 Ali Ghasemi Ardahaee: PhD Student of Demography, University of Tehran and Scientific member of Payame Noor University

Abstract

In this paper tries to study the place of Iranian Armenians identity as a minority of two different identity trends; "national identity environment " and " religious and ethnic identity environment through the process of globalization. In this case it has been assumed that the Armenians due to national affiliations as the "Armenian Iranians" and religious affiliations that link them to the Christians Global community can be appropriated to bring up the role of diverse elements of local and global identity.
The results show that the Iranian Armenians prior to keep their Iranian nationality first then ethnic identity in the globalization process, besides they are trying to maintain and highlight their religious and ethnic identity in the real world, and redefine specific identity of the Armenian through capabilities of virtual environment.

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Sociological Cultural Studies
Volume 1, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
March 2011
Pages 123-157

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