| Description |
xi, 67 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Policy studies, 1547-1349 ; 62 |
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Policy studies (East-West Center) ; 62
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| Contents |
Ethnonationalist movements in Burma -- Four ethnic nationalities -- Non-armed people's strategies and perspectives -- Self-employed people -- Civil-service and public-sector employees -- Private-sector employees -- Professionals working for international organizations -- Members of local NGOs and community-based organizations -- Members of government-organized "NGOs" -- Members of pro-government political parties -- Members of opposition political parties -- Civilians under the control of armed organizations -- Flexible identities and fluid categories -- Political options -- Supporting the status quo -- Transforming or undermining the status quo -- Promoting ethnic identity and addressing humanitarian needs -- Brokering ceasefire agreements |
| Summary |
This paper sheds light on the activities of non-armed members of ethnic minorities in Burma, insufficiently studied actors in the conventional study of ethnic politics in Burma that has long been dominated by a focus on ethnonational armed resistance groups and ceasefire groups. Focusing on the Kachin, Karen, Mon, and Shan ethnic groups, the study describes nine major economic, political, and geographical categories of civilian experience, followed by four contributions that non-armed members of ethnic minority groups may make to the political system: (1) supporting the status quo, (2) transforming or undermining the status quo, (3) promoting collective identity and culture and addressing humanitarian needs, and (4) helping to mediate ceasefire agreements. The study demonstrates the need to be aware of the full range of nonviolent political actions that exist among ethnic minority populations and argues that policy responses must look beyond the role of armed groups and become more sensitive to the needs of the diverse members of ethnic communities |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-67) |
| Notes |
Also available online via the Internet on the EWC website |
| Subject |
Ethnology -- Burma.
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Ethnic relations -- Political aspects.
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Ethnology.
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Politics and government
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Nationale Minderheit
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Gewaltlosigkeit
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Minderheitenpolitik
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Etniska relationer -- Burma.
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| SUBJECT |
Burma -- Ethnic relations -- Political aspects
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Burma -- Politics and government -- 1962-1988. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh92002198
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Burma -- Politics and government -- 1988- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh92002200
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| Subject |
Burma.
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Birma.
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Burma -- politik och förvaltning.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
East-West Center.
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| ISBN |
9781932728989 |
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1932728988 |
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9781932728996 |
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1932728996 |
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