Political Culture of Ethnic Minorities in Al-Azraq Region

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying political culture of ethnic minorities in Al-Azraq region, which is inhabited by a mixed population; Druze, and Chechens. Both researchers used the descriptive analytical method by using a random sample of both groups to study the political culture of the Druze and Chechen communities in Al-Azraq region, through a questionnaire tool prepared for this purpose. The number of citizens studied was as follows: 284 Druze and, 110 Chechens citizens.The study showed that the Chechen minority has more political knowledge than the Druze minority, while the Druze have greater political participation and political trust than Chechnya in government Institutions.

Keywords: Political Culture, Political Knowledge, Political Participation, Political Trust, Druze, Chechnya, Minorities.

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-2-04

Publication date: January 31^st 2020