Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The Uighur minority refers to an ethnic group primarily residing in the Xinjiang region of China. They have their own distinct culture, language, and religious practices.
Re-education camps are facilities established by the Chinese government where individuals, particularly Uighurs, are detained without trial for political indoctrination and forced assimilation.
Xinjiang: This region in northwest China is home to the majority of the Uighur population.
Cultural assimilation: This term refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the customs, language, and values of another culture.