In the master's thesis the author deals with the research of a local phenomenon in Posavje, the so-called modernisation of state identity use. The theoretical part deals with basic terms connected with the main topic. In the following chapters stress two historical facts to understand the research question easier – how long state administration has been present and what is the situation in the field of regionalisation after Slovenian's independence. Furthermore, the author focuses on different (non-administrative) regionalisations within which the research area of Posavje is placed. The theory explains also border and identity. The theoretical part ends with focus on state identity in Posavje. The main part of the thesis, on the other hand, presents the analysis of state identity use modernisation in Posavje. The author deals with identification of people with state identity in general, who is or what characteristics such a person has, what is typical of this person, what are the reasons to use state identity among people, how state identity is used and when teasing is used, what emotions are present in state identity use, where state identity is used in social life and what kind of help is used when expressing state identity. The master's thesis has pointed out one vital finding which is treated by the author as the most important research finding – teasing or joking is used when state identity takes place. The author has concluded that state identity use is modernized in Posavje which has been supported by material analyzed and guided questions.
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