The tolerance issue among kazakhstani students

Abstract

The research is devoted to the study of tolerance issue among Kazakhstani students. The Republic of Kazakhstan is a polyethnic state that proclaims plurality and diversity and in this case study of toler- ance is highly important. The aim of the research is to analyze and identify the existing level of tolerance within Kazakhstani student community. The research participants (N=115) are students of 1-4 year of study of one Kazakhstani university. In order to reach the aim of the research, this study applies “Index of tolerance” and “Types of ethnical identity” questionnaires. Results differ from year of study and show that vast majority of research participants posses the medium level of tolerance. It was found out that students of third and fourth years are more tolerant than fresh joiners. It might be the influence of the university environment and positive impact from the faculty and staff. However, some of the participants express highly intolerant attitude that set the foundation for the further research of tolerance issue among students in Kazakhstan.

Key words: tolerance, student community, ethnical tolerance, polyethnic society.