Political manipulation refers to the deliberate and strategic use of power by political actors to exploit ethnolinguistic diversity within a nation for their own gain, often through tactics such as dividing communities or stoking tensions.
Related terms
Ethnic Conflict: Ethnic conflict is a term used to describe conflicts between different ethnic groups within a society, often fueled by political manipulation and resulting in violence or tension.
Political Mobilization: Political mobilization refers to the process of organizing individuals or groups with shared interests to take collective action within politics. It can be used both positively for promoting inclusivity or negatively for manipulating ethnolinguistic diversity.
Propaganda: Propaganda involves spreading biased information or ideas, often through media outlets controlled by those in power, with the aim of influencing public opinion and manipulating ethnolinguistic diversity for political gain.