Second, the self-determination of a people assumes a fixed and somewhat pure ethnic or racial group that has closure over culture and other norms. This very group must not have subcultures or subgroups that may themselves seek independence.
Second, the self-determination of a peopleassumes a fixed and somewhat pure ethnic orracial group that has closure over culture andother norms. This very group must not havesubcultures or subgroups that may themselvesseek independence.