The problem of defining the term “minority” under intertanional law
Authors:
Sanka
Mohammed
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Pages:
187-
194
Abstract:
This article is devoted to the challenge with regards to the definition of the concept “minority”
under international law. The author discusses the apparent absence of a generally accepted definition of the term
while offering an insight into the factors that have contributed to the failure to arrive at such a definition. An
analysis of the various proposed definitions of the term leads to a conclusion on the need for a standard definition
of the term as well as the criteria based on which a group may be considered a minority.
Keywords:
definition, term, minority, UN Sub-commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of
Minorities, unique identity, national, religious, ethnic, criteria, smaller in number, non-dominant position.
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