This thesis analyses how the autonomous region of South Tyrol has consistently and actively worked to heal the divisions stemming from an initially forced coexistence of diverse cultures and languages. It seeks to understand how tensions—such as secessionist aspirations or the pursuit of territorial and cultural supremacy—can be overcome through inclusive and respectful dialogue. At the heart of this process lies a form of communication that honors historical wounds without aiming to assimilate or "convert" the other. South Tyrol’s future prosperity depends on its ability to challenge the modern notion of the “monolingual individual”—a concept shaped by European and colonial legacies—by shifting from a bonding form of social capital (focused on internal cohesion) to a bridging one (oriented towards intercultural connection). This transformation must address not only the deep-rooted divisions triggered by the Treaty of Saint-Germain and exacerbated under fascist rule, but also the more recent and evolving fractures brought about by European integration and contemporary migration. The thesis aims to shed light on the origins of the conflict, the opposing dynamics between the groups involved, and the core needs and perceptions that shape them. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate how such a complex interplay of languages and identities can evolve into a model of constructive coexistence—potentially serving as a reference point for other contested regions such as Flanders or Catalonia. To this end, the research includes expert interviews that help identify successful strategies adopted so far, as well as areas where political action can still play a decisive role in fostering lasting peace and cooperation.
La tesi analizza come la regione autonoma dell’Alto Adige lavori con costanza e impegno per mitigare le divisioni createsi da una convivenza originariamente imposta tra culture e lingue diverse. Il lavoro aspira a comprendere come superare volontà, ad esempio secessioniste, di una spartizione più rigida del territorio e della popolazione locale e di supremazia reciproca. Al centro della transizione verso una coesistenza pacifica si vuole porre un dialogo che sia rispettoso della storia e del dolore passato e, allo stesso tempo, sia privo di ogni desiderio di conversione dell’altro. L’Alto Adige potrà prosperare se si dedicherà a contrastare l’idea moderna del cosiddetto “uomo monolingue”, frutto di influenze europee e colonialiste, attraverso la transizione da un capitale sociale di tipo bonding a uno di tipo bridging, capace di affrontare non solo le linee di frattura originatesi a partire dal Trattato di Saint Germain e rafforzatesi successivamente durante il ventennio fascista, ma anche quelle più contemporanee, e in costante evoluzione, scaturite dall’unificazione dell’Unione Europea e dai moderni flussi migratori. Si vuole tentare di comprendere le origini del conflitto, gli elementi che contrappongono le parti coinvolte, le necessità e gli interessi fondamentali, e la percezione di quest’ultimi, affinché questo contrasto tra lingue e culture possa evolversi e portare a un esito costruttivo ed esempio per contesti internazionali analoghi, come quello delle Fiandre o catalano. La tesi si avvale di interviste ad esperti per capire quali fattori si siano rivelati efficaci in questo percorso di transizione verso una coesistenza pacifica e su quali aspetti, mediante il ruolo fondamentale della politica, si potrebbe ancora intervenire in modo attivo.
Il caso dell'Alto Adige: un percorso di convivenza attraverso il superamento delle fratture e la forza del capitale sociale
GRILLO, CHIARA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis analyses how the autonomous region of South Tyrol has consistently and actively worked to heal the divisions stemming from an initially forced coexistence of diverse cultures and languages. It seeks to understand how tensions—such as secessionist aspirations or the pursuit of territorial and cultural supremacy—can be overcome through inclusive and respectful dialogue. At the heart of this process lies a form of communication that honors historical wounds without aiming to assimilate or "convert" the other. South Tyrol’s future prosperity depends on its ability to challenge the modern notion of the “monolingual individual”—a concept shaped by European and colonial legacies—by shifting from a bonding form of social capital (focused on internal cohesion) to a bridging one (oriented towards intercultural connection). This transformation must address not only the deep-rooted divisions triggered by the Treaty of Saint-Germain and exacerbated under fascist rule, but also the more recent and evolving fractures brought about by European integration and contemporary migration. The thesis aims to shed light on the origins of the conflict, the opposing dynamics between the groups involved, and the core needs and perceptions that shape them. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate how such a complex interplay of languages and identities can evolve into a model of constructive coexistence—potentially serving as a reference point for other contested regions such as Flanders or Catalonia. To this end, the research includes expert interviews that help identify successful strategies adopted so far, as well as areas where political action can still play a decisive role in fostering lasting peace and cooperation.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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