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This chapter introduces the audience to some circumstances in which ethnicity resonates in everyday life. It covers some recent conflicts between ethnic groups and a concern for the politicisation of ethnicity in scholarly debates. By introducing the local setting and drawing a portrait of Yi in relation to the recent debate in politicisation of Yi ethnicity, this chapter then brings out the central theme of the book.
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Notes
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It was noted in the No. 5 document of the Central Committee in 1984 that “there should be less arrest or death penalty of the ethnic minority criminals, and when dealing with related issue a more lenient attitude should be adopted”.
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The east five counties in Liangshan refer to Zhaojue, Meigu, Jinyang, Leibo, and Butuo, and all are dominated by the Yi population.
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“Guji” and “Guoji” have similar pronunciations. What was written on the flag was “沽鸡” (Guji), but in later Chinese writings when referring to this clan “果基” (Guoji) is used.
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http://news.xinhuanet.com/local/2015-05/15/c_127802501.htm. Accessed 15 August 2015.
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http://nn.lsz.gov.cn/index/02f6451a-66cd-4e51-94b4-fc5b312d099e. Accessed 15 August 2015.
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http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2015-06-28/044432019966.shtml. Accessed 15 August 2015.
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Guo, Z. (2020). Introduction: A Politicised Ethnicity?. In: Changing Ethnicity. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9491-1_1
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