Regionalism

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Regionalism is attachment to a territorially defined region and the political expression of its identity, interests or grievances. It can deepen democracy by demanding recognition, development, representation, autonomy or administrative responsiveness. It becomes exclusionary when regional interest is asserted through hostility, coercion or denial of equal citizenship to others. Study how language, culture, history, uneven development, resource distribution, migration, state boundaries and federal institutions shape regional claims. Distinguish regional consciousness, sub-state autonomy movements, demands for new states, inter-state disputes and secessionism.