Minorities in Greece - Legal regulations and third party influence

Term Paper , 2007 , 32 Pages , Grade: 2.3

Politics - Region: Southeastern Europe

Die Hausarbeit untersucht die türkisch-muslimischen Minderheiten in West Thrakien/Griechenland, mit Schwerpunkt auf die rechtliche Stellung der Minderheiten, welche in verschiedenen Verträgen geregelt sind. Die Arbeit zeigt anhand konkreter Beispiele wie die griechischen Autoritäten mit den muslimischen Minderheiten umgehen, welche Verbesserungen schon eingetreten sind und wo die Rechte noch vernachlässigt werden.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• What is a minority?
• Legal conditions and regulations
  • The Treaty of Lausanne - a bilateral agreement
  • The United Nations and their conventions
  • European legal framework
• Greeks Muslim minority.
  • Identity issues
  • Article 19 of the Greek citizenship code.
  • Career
  • Selection of Muftis.
• Conclusions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This term paper examines the legal framework surrounding minority rights in Greece, focusing on the Greek Muslim minority in Western Thrace. The objective is to analyze the influence of legal frameworks and institutions on the lives and experiences of this group.

• The definition of a minority
• The legal framework governing minority rights in Greece
• The identity and experiences of the Greek Muslim minority
• The role of institutions in shaping minority policies
• The impact of legal frameworks on the daily lives of the minority

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of minorities in Greece and outlines the scope of the paper, focusing on the Greek Muslim minority in Western Thrace.
• What is a minority?: This chapter examines the definition of a minority, drawing on the UN's definition by F. Capotorti and its application to the Muslim minority in Western Thrace. It also discusses the challenges in defining this group due to the absence of official demographic data.
• Legal conditions and regulations: This chapter analyzes the legal frameworks that govern minority rights in Greece, focusing on the Treaty of Lausanne, UN conventions, and European legal frameworks. It examines the specific regulations and provisions that impact the lives of the Greek Muslim minority.
• Greeks Muslim minority: This chapter delves into the specific challenges faced by the Greek Muslim minority in Western Thrace, examining issues related to identity, citizenship, career opportunities, and the selection of Muftis. It discusses the impact of Article 19 of the Greek citizenship code on the minority population.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper explores key concepts related to minorities in Greece, including the legal framework of minority rights, the identity and experiences of the Greek Muslim minority in Western Thrace, the influence of legal frameworks on their lives, and the role of institutions in shaping minority policies. Key terms include: minorities, legal frameworks, Treaty of Lausanne, UN conventions, European legal framework, Greek Muslim minority, identity, citizenship, career, Muftis, and the impact of legal frameworks on daily life.

• College: Bilgi University İstanbul
• Grade: 2.3
• Author: Susanne Voigt (Author)
• Publication Year: 2007
• Pages: 32
• Catalog Number: V186424
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656996682
• ISBN (Book): 9783656996712
• Language: English
• Tags: minorities, greece, legal