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Karen refers to a heterogeneous lot of ethnic groups that do not share a common language, culture, religion, or material characteristics. [11] A pan-Karen ethnic identity is a relatively modern creation, established in the 19th century with the conversion of some Karen to Christianity and shaped by British colonial policies and practices. [12] [13]
It also provided for the possibility of secession from the Union after 10 years. In 1952, the former Shan state of Mong Pai was added, and the whole renamed Kayah State, possibly with the intent of driving a wedge between the Karenni (in Kayah State) and the rest of the Karen people (in Karen State), both fighting for independence.
The Karen conflict's roots were planted in the British colonial era. In the 19th century, certain Karen hill tribes were Christianized by American missionaries. During the 19th century conquest of Burma, the British made use of the hostility between Burmans and Karen. Karen assisted British armies in the Anglo-Burmese wars. [23]
A Kayan Lahwi girl. The Kayan are a subgroup of the Red Karen (Karenni people), a Tibeto-Burman ethnic minority of Myanmar (Burma). The Kayan consists of the following groups: Kayan Lahwi (also called Padaung, ပဒေါင် [bədàʊɰ̃]), Kayan Ka Khaung (Gekho), Kayan Kadao, Kayan Lahta (Zayein people), Kayan Ka Ngan, Kayan Kakhi, and sometimes, Bwe people (Kayaw).
Note: This map is based on 1972 Burmese census. Other ethnic groups like Rakhine, Kayah, Pa’O and Shanni might not appear on this map because government merge sub ethnic groups into a large single ethnic group. (i.e. Kayah and Pa’O are Karen sub groups so government merge them into a one single ethnic identity.)
A racist “Karen” was seen hurtling insults at an Indian-American family after a United Airlines flight. Wedding photographer, Pervez Taufiq, at airport, with people and luggage in the background.
Today, the Karen group form a small yet vital community on the island. They are currently trying to attain the status of Scheduled Tribe in India, a title which would grant them more special privileges and concessions when compared to under-developed groups within the country.
While there has been a popular and longstanding movement calling for independence from Denmark in Greenland, most of the island’s 56,000 inhabitants — the majority from Inuit tribes — appear ...