Abstract:

The social construction theory, which is from sociology and is also found in the field of international relations, is concerned with the modern problems of modern life and offers them solutions. The basic thought is that the interests of identities, the interests, and the policies are determined. The identity building and the elements that make up identity in the nation’s construction process constitute one of the basic work subjects of social builders. In this context, the changes experienced by the identities of the nations in Yugoslavia during the establishment and dissolution of Yugoslavia are considered very important. The aim of this study is also to analyze the identity conflicts that influenced the former Yugoslav Republics within the framework of the social construction theory. For this purpose, the study provides general information on the theory of social construction, focusing on how the theory of social construction learns international relations and gives the importance to the identity. The history of the conflicts in Yugoslavia until the dissolution phase is then examined and it is examined whether it has the same characteristic characteristics in the dissolution phase. In this study, the social-builder theory’s identity claims are compared with what is happening and the claims are explained by examples. In addition, it is also attempted to show in which stage of the identity formation process that the social-builder thought reveals in terms of Yugoslav identity. The main conclusion that the Yugoslav identity cannot be formed is that the identity is not fed by cultural infrastructure. Similarly, the main reason for local identities to remain strong is that historical and cultural history is rooted, feeding with hostilities or friendship.

Abstract:

Social constructivist theory having its origin in sociology and taking place in the field of international relations deals with modern problems of modern life and offers solutions to them. One of the main assumptions of this theory is that identities constitute interests and interests constitute policies. Construction of identity in the process of nation building and elements forming identity are among the essential study subjects of social constructivist. In this context, it is accepted that changes in identities of nations in Yugoslavia in the course of the establishment and dissolutions of Yugoslavia are quite important. The aim of this study is to analyze identity conflicts penetrating Former Republics of Yugoslavia within the scope of social constructivist theory. In accordance with this aim, in this study, first of all, general information about social constructivist theory is given and it emphasizes on the importance placed to identity and how social constructivism treats international relations. Afterwards, the history of conflicts until the dissolution period of Yugoslavia is searched and whet her same characteristic features are indicated on the dissolution period or not. In this study, arguments of social constructivist theory on the identity and those materialized are compared with each other and those arguments realized are exemplified. Also, it is tried to be indicated that on which stage of identity construction process which social constructivist idea suggests, there was a breaking point in terms of Yugoslav identity. The main outcome on failure of Yugoslav identity is that identity could not be nourished with cultural base. Accordingly, because historical and cultural background is deep rooted and is nourished with friendships and antagonism, local identities can stay strong

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