Political Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Republic of Moldova: A Framework for an Analysis of Gagauz Ethnic Minority Representation
Journal Title: EUROLIMES - Year 2016, Vol 22, Issue 22
Abstract
Achieving broad representation of different ethnic groups has important implications for the stability and quality of democracy, especially for states in transition to democracy and emerging out of long periods of authoritarian rule. Withal, the way that ethnic minorities are included in the democratic process strongly influences the inter-ethnic relations at the state level and the creation of an inclusive society is an important task for any democratic government. An inclusive society is made up of citizens, acting (are able and empowered to act) as agents, people who feel represented by their government and have effective mechanisms to influence government decisions. His article addresses the issue of representation of ethnic minorities overall in multi-ethnic societies, but comes with specific details on strategies of representation of minorities in political life in Moldova, with the particular case Gagauz ethnic minority. The authors intend to carry out an overall policy of Moldova integration of ethnic minorities, through the electoral procedures or through political parties as a promoter of the interests of various ethnic groups.
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Natalia PUTINĂ, Mariana IAŢCO
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