The article talks about what fraternity is, about the causes of this phenomenon, and in particular about fraternities in Moscow.
Ancient times
Ever since ancient times, our ancestors, who were not very similar to modern people, understood: to stick together, interact and generally lead a social lifestyle is much more profitable than warring forever. And by the way, it was kindness, caring for loved ones and those in need that ultimately played a huge role in turning our humanoid ancestors into people. It was thanks to the tribes that the phenomenon of fraternity appeared. So what is fraternity and what is its meaning? This we will understand.
Definition
Fellowship is an informal association that provides support, protection and mutual assistance to people who share a common origin, be it a country, region, a single city or village. Fellowship is a very ancient phenomenon, the roots of which originate from the time of the communal and primitive system.
The main goal of fraternity in the modern world is mutual assistance. Especially in those conditions when there are few representatives of their people or ethnic group. So what is fraternity and what are its most common types?
Immigration
Fellowship can be found in any country. Immigrants from other states, while in a foreign country, are united to provide assistance, including to newcomers who have arrived in a foreign country recently. Naturally, this happens on a voluntary basis. Fellowships are formed both among emigrants and among those who have long lived in a single country, but are forced to leave the borders of their people or ethnic group. Also answering the question about what fraternity is, it is worth mentioning that it occurs most often in large multinational cities such as Moscow.
Local manifestations
This phenomenon also has smaller manifestations dictated by temporary necessity, for example, military service. It is no secret that in the ranks of the armed forces, among soldiers of military service, fraternity flourishes. And if on a “citizen” few people care where you are from, then this plays a big role in the army team, because fraternity is an opportunity to get help or support.
Also fraternity is widespread in multinational countries, in the same Russia, where there are a lot of nationalities. Naturally, if in some place there are many of their representatives, then they unwittingly begin to unite. For example, fraternities in Moscow are very common, although most are informal without a single and concrete leader. They unite mainly representatives of the Caucasian peoples and the Near East. Well, throughout Russia you can meet the most diverse such associations.
Pros and cons
This phenomenon has both positive and negative sides. The latter are manifested in the event that fraternities are representatives of peoples who differ greatly in religious or philosophical views from the bulk of the country or region. Fellowship is primarily the maintenance of memory of one’s roots and origin, which sometimes makes adaptation difficult.