AIDS

Definition

AIDS within political science stands for "Advocacy, Identity, Democracy, and Society," a conceptual framework used to examine how minority groups express their political identities and navigate majority-minority relations. It focuses on the methods and impacts of these groups' efforts to advocate for their rights, shape their collective identities, participate in democratic processes, and influence broader societal attitudes.

Related terms

Advocacy: The act of arguing in favor of something, such as a cause or policy; often used by minority groups to promote their interests and rights.

Political Identity: An individual's or group's alignment with specific political beliefs, values, ideologies, or parties that collectively shape their participation in political life.

Majority: Minority Relations - The dynamics between demographic groups in which one holds a numerical majority in society while others constitute minorities; crucial for understanding power imbalances and social integration