Oxford Bibliographies in International Law 'Minorities'

Oxford Bibliographies in International Law ‘Minorities,’ Kristin Henrard, Oxford University Press, 2012

78 Pages Posted: 11 Aug 2013

Date Written: 2012

Abstract

Although there is still no generally agreed-upon definition of the concept “minority,” it has become clear that most indigenous peoples also qualify as minorities (while having some extra characteristics). Immigrant minorities are increasingly accepted as new minorities, while there are still states and academics that do not fully embrace this understanding. In essence, minority protection is about the accommodation of population diversity, which is less sensitive for states that tend to relate minorities to irredentist movements.

Suggested Citation

Henrard, Kristin A. M., Oxford Bibliographies in International Law 'Minorities' (2012). Oxford Bibliographies in International Law ‘Minorities,’ Kristin Henrard, Oxford University Press, 2012 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2307843

Kristin A. M. Henrard (Contact Author)

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