MARGINALITY AND ETHNO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

This article examines the interconnection of the marginal phenomenon and the ethno-cultural envi- ronment. The marginality institute is presented as a national mentality stereotype and an important tool for com- munication. Different ethno-cultural and social functions of marginal individuals are revealed, which are accom- panied by the relevant behavioral norms. Marginality is presented as an important phenomenon that shapes the cultural environment and expresses the socio-psychological needs of society