in dictionaries and encyclopedias separatism is defined as a political and practical separation of part of the territory for the independent status of the individual or the state.A separatist - a person involved in such a process of separation.
Who were the first separatists
Peace church community, separated from the state Church of England in the 16th century, was the first voluntary association of people of the same faith, with the same interests.Members of a group of believers to sign a contract when entering into an organized community.Position pastor was elective.Uncompromising attitude "brounistov" adherents to the Catholic, Anglican and Puritan beliefs, where separatists were considered too strict and radical, complicated lives of these communities.Plymouth colony was organized in 1620, one such group, emigrated to America.
Who is the separatists are now
separatists - who are they?The bandits or terrorists, sometimes they try to present the authorities?Or is it a group of people seeking to obtain greater autonomy, more opportunities for its own territory, in accordance with international law to self-determination?On the one hand, the emergence of liberation movements breaks the boundaries and integrity of the state.On the other - one of the causes of separatism is a gross violation of human rights, national minorities and religious groups.
Where are the separatists, who it is?These people - not the guests and the citizens of this state.And not always territorial split is their goal.Most often, a separatist - is a fighter for civil, religious or national law.This is a group of people who do not agree, do not recognize with the current power in the state.Ready to defend their beliefs with arms often provoked by the authorities.
Types, Causes and objectives split in society
Bastia can be divided into several groups:
- performances of the lower strata of the population - triggered by economic factors and largely suppressed by force;
- middle layer of society - stand up for its national interests, demanding greater autonomy;
- elites - are fighting for getting power using to achieve their goals, both groups mentioned above by providing them with weapons, money, food and provoking open aggressive actions.
legal science divides separatism on religious and ethnic.Each of these groups, their objectives, which are protected by unions supporters.At the same time to solve all problems and requirements can be both legal tender, and the use of force and means.
Harm and benefits from state of internal processes
Separatist - a supporter of the union, which can create a lot of acute and complex problems in the state.Sharpest interstate and ethnic conflicts may be the result of extremist and nationalist action.
However, the history of world society known such moments, when said movement played a positive role.These include the following processes:
- the end of colonial rule;
- formation of many young national states;
- empowering some autonomy.
modern separatist - a member of the complex political and legal process involved in the programs of the movement's leaders, often pursuing their own interests.
most dangerous for the society separatist extremist organizations with their "national liberation" movements, violent seizure and retention of power.When they reach the ethnic or religious purposes are not taken into account the interests of other ethnic groups.
