Stereotypical Features of the “Model” Pole and the “Model” Ukrainian in the Sphere of Values of Contemporary Youth in Poland

Abstract

The article describes an attempt to reconstruct the contemporary youth stereotype of the “model” Pole and the “model” Ukrainian which is based on experimental data. The surveys were conducted among students of the following universities: the University of Wroclaw, the University of Silesia, the University of Rzeszow and the University of Lodz. Aspects in the light of which Polish student youth perceive themselves and Ukrainians have been disclosed: communication-mental, political, cultural, everyday life, physical and geographical. The results of the study show the values, which in the axiosphere of contemporary Polish youth, are common to both nationalities: tolerance, honor, courage, honesty, helpfulness, resourcefulness, patriotism, pride of origin, diligence, hospitality, family, education, etc. Differences in the perception of Poles and Ukrainians refer to the cultural and political dimensions. For example, Polish students want to see Ukrainian students as people who are more familiar with Polish culture and a Pole as a more conscious citizen of his own country. Therefore, the study indicates differences in perceptions due to the geographical location of the heterostereotype of native speakers.