| ID | 108685 |
| Title Proper | State religion and discrimination against ethnic minorities |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fox, Jonathan ; James, Patrick ; Li, Yitan |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | We address two issues neglected in cross-national ethnic conflict literature: the role of state religious exclusivity (SRE) in ethnic conflict and the causes of discrimination against ethnic minorities. We use data from the Minorities at Risk (MAR), Polity, and Religion and State (RAS) datasets to assess whether SRE influences the extent of discrimination and repression against ethnic minorities between 1990 and 2002. The results show that SRE is strongly and significantly associated with discrimination and repression against ethnic minorities. This is true both of ethno-religious minorities and ethnic minorities who are not religiously distinct from the majority group in the state. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol. 15, No. 2; Apr-Jun 2009: p. 189-210 |
| Journal Source | Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol. 15, No. 2; Apr-Jun 2009: p. 189-210 |
| Key Words | State Religion ; Discrimination ; Ethnic Minorities ; Ethno - Religious Minorities |