Question

With the help of examples elaborate how power can be shared between social and linguistic groups

Answer 1

(i) In some countries, there are constitutional and legal arrangements for the representation of socially weaker sections and women in legislatures and administration.

(ii) In India, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are given reservations in constituencies of Parliament and State Assemblies. There measures are meant to provide them space in government and administration. This would also prevent their feeling of alienation from government.

(iii) In Belgium, the “Community Government” provides equal representation in government to different linguistic groups of Dutch French and German-speaking people.