Africa, with the most genetically diverse people on earth has 3,000 distinct ethnic groups with about 2,000 languages. The most populous and politically influential nation in it is Nigeria, with about 200 ethnic groups. In order to ensure unity and national integration, its constitution promises its citizens equality in all aspects. Every person must be treated equally in the eye of the law and society. However, the reality is different as some sections of the country particularly, the minorities feel marginalized and have expressed same in violent ways. This study investigates public perception of the marginalization of the minorities and their resort to violence. A combination of both the qualitative and quantitative techniques was employed to collect data from one thousand, two hundred respondents. A descriptive analysis of the quantitative data collected was undertaken, using frequency distribution while the qualitative data were content analysed. Findings from this study reveal that the minorities in Nigeria feel marginalized and express this through violent related actions. The state therefore needs to put mechanisms in place to ensure equality in all aspects as entrenched in its constitution. This is with a view to boosting the confidence of the minorities in the Nigeria nation.
Key words: Integration, marginalization, minorities, violence.
Word count: 199
Tác giả: Lê Thị Tuân
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