KAZAKHSTANI HISTORY NARRATIVES FROM THE STATE PERSPECTIVE AND ITS SOCIETAL PERCEPTION
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Date
2023
Authors
Atenova, Moldir
Sanbayeva, Akmaral
Sharipova, Nazgul
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Graduate School of Public Policy
Abstract
Understanding the role of history in shaping a nation's identity is paramount. The narrative
surrounding historical events holds immense power, capable of fueling ethnic tensions and a host
of other complications. Thus, our study asks the research question, “How does society in
Kazakhstan perceive the state narrative of history?”. While previous research has explored the
use of history to construct national identity, it has not delved into the perceptions and levels of
trust people have toward the state's narrative, particularly in Kazakhstan. This study examines
how society, especially the younger generation, trusts the historical narrative presented in
textbooks. Moreover, this research aims to analyze alternative sources of narratives considered
credible by the population. We employed a mixed-methods approach that included interviews
and surveys to investigate this matter. We formulated three hypotheses and explored the
correlation between education level, school type, occupation type, and trust in the state's
narrative. Data was gathered through surveys and analyzed using the STATA software. Our
findings revealed that higher education level does not have a significant relationship with trust in
the textbook narrative. However, our study results related to school type and occupation type
were partially validated. Thus, our study suggests developing objective narration and critical
thinking. Additionally, this study provides a basis for further exploration of the level of trust in
historical narratives among the population.
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Type of access: Open Access, Kazakhstani history narratives
Citation
Atenova, M. Sanbayeva, A. Sharipova, N. (2023). Kazakhstani history narratives from the state perspective and its societal perception. Graduate School of Public Policy