Formation of high school students' identity in a multicultural society: national and civil aspects.

Abstract

This article describes the features of the civil identity formation in high schools students. The authors analyzed the historical conditions of the national identity formation of the Ukrainian nation, they revealed features of the mentality of the Ukrainians, showed the historical continuity of the modern cultural traditions, described the direction of the modern school work in the formation of the civic consciousness of students. The main provisions of this paper are based on sociological studies conducted in educational institutions in Zaporizhia and Zaporizhia region. The authors concluded that in general present-days high school students have an understanding of the current conditions of multiculturalism, rather a high level of civic awareness, national tolerance. However, in the modern system of education one cannot trace clear evidence-based system of work aimed at increasing the level of civic consciousness and formation of students' citizenship.

Key words:

identity; civil society; multiculturalism; self-awareness; society.