Discrimination in politics

Discrimination in politics concerns voting rights, right to form and join political associations and the right to hold public office. Discrimination may occur on the grounds of race, colour, religion, language, nationality, sex, social status and possessions, political or ideological belief, or educational standing. Discrimination in politics causes conflicts and segregation, encourages exploitation and repression and may lead to violence, subversive activities, revolution and even war.

1. Unethical practices in politics
2. Discrimination

1. Religious discrimination in politics
2. Racial discrimination in politics
3. Property and occupational discrimination in politics
4. Political discrimination in the administration of justice
5. Political discrimination in politics
6. Political discrimination based on illiteracy
7. Limitations on right to vote
8. Language discrimination in politics
9. Ideological discrimination in politics
10. Discrimination against women in politics

1. Social fragmentation
2. Conflict

1. Political intimidation
2. Deprivation of nationality
3. Denial of the right to organize political parties
4. Abusive distribution of political patronage

1. Using discrimination in politics
2. Reducing discrimination in politics

1. Prejudice
2. Maltreatment
3. Independence
4. Discrimination [D]
5. Discrimination [C]
6. Dependence