| Abstract [eng] |
The focus of the thesis is power interplay in the space of ethnic village in the context of tourism. The analysis was based on the case of Xijiang village, which is located in Peoples’ Republic of China, Guizhou province. The object of the research – applying postmodern ethnic tourism theories for identification of interplay between Mao ethnic minority and external powers. The results of this research illustrates the systemic ways Xijiang ethnic space is being socially projected and managed. Michel Foucault’s conception of institutional power and panopticon model was applied to the village of Xijiang. The conclusions were made that knowledge about Miao ethnic minority is created through institutional power. The result of Ethnic Identification project is articulated narrative of China, as a multinational country. Miao ethnic minority, as a part of ethnic narrative, is being disciplined and controlled in structured spaces. Xijiang village is an example of this kind of space. The thesis deconstructs both physical an immaterial means of the social engineering. The thesis is useful for scientists, researching on power relations in ethnic tourism, as well for those, who seek gaining knowledge about localization of the discipline between an ethnic minority and the space. |
