Ethnic Diversity in Belgium and Sri Lanka

A social division based on shared culture, language, customs, and traditions.

A group of people who share a common language, culture, and history.

The majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka, comprising 74% of the population, known for their language and cultural heritage.

The second largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka, comprising 18% of the population, known for their language and cultural heritage.

A situation where there are many different social groups in a society.

A political system where the majority community holds power and can make decisions that affect the minority communities without their consent.

A situation where a group of people feel excluded, isolated, or marginalized from the main society.

A political system in which power is shared among different groups, ensuring that no single group has absolute control.

A policy that favors the majority group over minority groups.

A situation where different ethnic groups live together in a country.

The policy of promoting the language, culture, and interests of the majority community.

The situation where a group of people are discriminated against and denied equal opportunities based on their ethnicity or cultural background.

The Sri Lankan Tamil community was denied equal rights and opportunities and felt marginalized by the government.

A violent conflict within a country, often between different groups or factions.

The Belgian government recognized the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities and worked for a solution to accommodate them.

The Belgian Constitution was amended multiple times to form an arrangement that would address regional differences.

The agreement in Belgium ensures that no single community can make decisions unilaterally. This means that every community has a say in the decision-making process.

The arrangement in Belgium involves distributing powers among the Central and State governments. Certain powers are given to the State governments of the two regions.

The Belgian model grants power to the State governments, ensuring that they are not subordinate to the Central government.

Brussels has a separate government where both communities have equal representation, ensuring balanced representation.

The Belgian model is unique and innovative in its approach to accommodating regional differences and cultural diversities.

The idea that all power should be concentrated in one person or group, with decisions made centrally.

A way to reduce the concentration of power in the hands of one person or group. It aims to spread power among various organs within a government.

The branch of government responsible for creating laws.

The branch of government responsible for implementing and executing laws.

The branch of government responsible for interpreting the law and resolving disputes.

The practice of distributing power among different levels of government, like national, regional, and local levels.

The practice of distributing power among different social groups, such as ethnic groups, religious groups, or linguistic groups.

When different parts of a government have separate powers, like the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Power shared among different levels of government, like national, state, and local levels.

When different communities or groups within a country share power.

A system where a central government holds all power and authority.

A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments.

The situation where different language groups within a country try to dominate each other.

When a government's policies favor one group, often the majority, over other groups, leading to inequality.

A political system where different branches of government, such as the legislature, executive, and judiciary, have their own powers and responsibilities, limiting each other's influence.

The principle that decisions about public policies are made through the participation and representation of the people, ensuring everyone has a say.

The process of incorporating the voices and perspectives of diverse groups within society, recognizing their unique needs and contributions.

The ability to participate in shaping public policies and influence decisions that affect society.

The principle that government officials and ministers are accountable to the elected representatives of the people, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.

The process by which government officials exercise their authority and responsibilities within the framework of the law and the will of the people.

The process of shaping public policies in a democratic system, ensuring that all voices contribute to decision-making.