Tag: Minorities

Canada's Supreme Court, where liberal courts continue to weigh individual rights against the claims of religious and cultural groups and tolerance. Photo by D. Gordon E. Robertson (CC BY-SA).
Analysis & Theories

When Tolerance Protects the Group, Not the Person

Will Kymlicka and Chandran Kukathas agree that liberal states should not impose…

By
Karel J. Leyva
8 Min Read
The image shows President Donald Trump preparing to sign a plaque along the Texas-Mexico border wall in January 2021. This act symbolizes nativist ideology, emphasizing the protection of national identity by reinforcing borders and justifying strict measures against perceived outsiders. The border wall itself became a key symbol of nativism, reflecting efforts to maintain a homogeneous national identity.
Analysis & Theories

The Political Psychology of Nativism

Social identity and intergroup threat theories explain how perceived threats fuel nativism,…

By
Karel J. Leyva
14 Min Read
This image captures the striking contrast between the simple, traditional life of an Amish girl and the broader ideals of liberal democracy, emphasizing individual freedom and modernity. Explore how these two worlds coexist and the values they represent.
Analysis & TheoriesDemocracy & Human Rights

Liberal Democracy and Illiberal Minorities

Illiberal practices, deeply rooted in certain cultural and religious traditions, often clash…

By
Karel J. Leyva
32 Min Read
A woman in traditional attire is seated under a tree, meticulously sewing a patterned fabric. Beside her, two young children rest on a wooden platform, surrounded by vibrant blankets and lush greenery, capturing a moment of daily life and vulnerability in a rural setting.
Human Rights

Vulnerability Framing in UN Climate Change and Human Rights

The UN's framing of vulnerability, while effective in highlighting the disproportionate impacts…

By
Monika Mayrhofer
18 Min Read
A diverse crowd demonstrating for Catalan independence, with colorful flags and a banner promoting Catalonia as a future independent state, highlighting national diversity in a European city setting.
Analysis & Theories

Managing National Diversity: A Global Challenge

In an era marked by uncertainty, the management of national diversity emerges…

By
Alain-G. Gagnon
11 Min Read