LSAT 127, Section 4, RC Passage 3, National Minority

RC Passage 3 Explanation (Comparative)

PASSAGE TEXT: There is no universally accepted definition within international law for the term "national …

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Passage A

1. International law does not clearly define “national minority,” “people,” or “nation.” These terms can describe groups with shared ethnicity, language, religion, or ties to a country.
2. These unclear definitions make it hard to classify the Roma. Many Roma do not have a homeland or citizenship but share culture and language with other Roma groups.

Passage B

1. Capotorti’s definition says minorities must be small, not powerful, culturally different, and want to preserve their culture. Requiring citizenship is unfair because some Roma people do not have citizenship but still have the traits of a minority.
2. The Roma meet the main requirements for being a minority. They are small in number, lack power, have their own language and customs, and have worked to preserve their culture.

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