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Should minority languages like “Sorbian” be supported? To what extent should cultural-religious clothing be permitted to wear? Self-determination, autonomy, affirmative action, representation quotas, exemptions from certain duties or state recognition of language are common calls in many countries. These calls are frequently met with resistance by governing entities, thereby giving rise to tensions, clashes or even civil wars.  Keynote by and discussion with Michael Karayanni, Professor of Law and Director of the Center of the Study of Multiculturalism and Diversity at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.