32 Questions
What is a common characteristic of heterogeneous societies?
They are positioned at one end of a spectrum, with homogeneity at the other end
What is a key difference between the civic model and the multi-ethnic model?
One is based on ethnic identity, while the other is based on civic identity
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, what does the term 'civic' relate to?
The activities and duties of people in relation to their town, city, or local area
Why do heterogeneous states adopt a particular governmental system?
To mitigate the risks of ethnic conflict arising in their societies
What is a characteristic of the civic model of state modelling?
It is viewed as a 'non-exclusionary' model
Who are two proponents of the civic model of state modelling?
Ernest Renan and John Stuart Mill
What type of autonomy is exhibited by regions or provinces having exceptional levels of autonomy, out of sync with other units in a country?
Autonomous Province
What is the primary advantage of granting autonomy to ethnic groups?
It satisfies the urge for autonomy and allows for self-governance.
In the context of devolution, what is the role of the centre?
It has minimal but strong power, with key issues reserved for it.
What is the primary risk associated with the use of non-territorial autonomy?
Over-fragmentation of the state.
What is the main characteristic of consociational democracy?
Institutional guarantees for representation of different ethnic groups.
What is the primary advantage of consociational democracy?
It permits multiple communities to share the same territory.
What is the main difference between territorial and non-territorial autonomy?
Territorial autonomy allows for the formation of separate geographic units, while non-territorial autonomy does not.
What is the role of the British in the context of the Turkish Cypriots?
They protected and elevated the minority of the British.
What is the primary disadvantage of granting autonomy to ethnic groups?
It can lead to the pursuit of more power vis-à-vis the centre.
What is the position of minorities at the provincial level in the context of autonomy?
They have a bare majority, but are thinly spread.
What is a key requirement for a civic model to function effectively?
A high level of state capacity to manage ethnicity
According to Will Kymlicka, what is a limitation of civic nations?
They promote the majority language and culture under the guise of 'ethnocultural neutrality'
What is a potential drawback of the civic model?
It may lead to a diminishment of support for civic values
What is a key feature of the multi-ethnic model?
It grants a measure of autonomy to ethnic groups
What is a type of multi-ethnic model?
Consociationalism
What is a limitation of the civic model in practice?
It is often incompatible with certain cultural traditions
What is a reason why states may adopt a multi-ethnic model?
Because ethnic divisions are too deeply entrenched to ignore
What is a characteristic of French civic nationalism?
It is often associated with the concept of 'Laïcité'
What is a potential consequence of the civic model?
It may result in the ghettoization of ethnic groups
What is a key variable in the effectiveness of the civic model?
The subscription to civic values among the populace
What is a potential consequence of implementing a multi-culturalism policy, according to the text?
The promotion of divergence between immigrant groups and the mainstream
What is a potential drawback of the multi-ethnic model, according to Sartori?
It rewards divisions and divisiveness, heightening ethnic tensions
What is a factor that can influence the extent of integration or assimilation of ethnic groups, according to Deutsch?
The socio-economic status of the ethnic group
What is a potential advantage of the multi-ethnic model, according to the text?
It allows for the protection of cultural and religious freedoms
What is a potential consequence of implementing a consociational model, according to the text?
A decrease in the fear of 'tyranny of the majority'
What is a characteristic of multi-culturalism, according to the text?
A promotion of cultural and religious freedoms
Explore the complexities of ethnic conflict and its occurrence in various contexts. Learn about the conditions that increase the likelihood of conflict and how states attempt to mitigate it. Test your knowledge of ethnic conflict and its scope within and between state boundaries.
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