Struggle for balancing minority and majority rights

Definition

The ongoing challenge of finding a fair balance between protecting the rights of minority groups and preserving the rights of the majority. It involves navigating issues such as discrimination, representation, and equal treatment.

Related terms

Civil Rights Movement: A historical movement in the United States aimed at securing equal rights for African Americans through various nonviolent protests and legal actions.

Voting Rights Act: Legislation passed in 1965 that aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting by removing barriers such as literacy tests and poll taxes.

Equal Protection Clause: A provision within the Fourteenth Amendment that guarantees all individuals within a state's jurisdiction equal protection under the law.