Question

What is meant by the term Separatism?

What is Separatism?

Answer 1

Separatism advocates the idea of cultural, ethnic, tribal, religious, racial, governmental or gender separation from the larger group, as these groups simply seek greater autonomy for themselves. Separatist is someone who believes that certain groups of people should live independently from the larger group. The separatists are typically members of a minority group that wishes to protect itself or its identity from the majority group.