separatist movements
Separatist movements are efforts by a group of people to gain independence or autonomy from a larger political entity, such as a country or state. These movements often arise from cultural, ethnic, or historical differences, where a group feels that their identity or rights are not adequately represented or respected within the existing political framework.
Examples of separatist movements include the Catalan independence movement in Spain and the Quebec sovereignty movement in Canada. These groups seek to establish their own governance or to achieve greater self-determination, often leading to political debates and conflicts with the central government.