confessionalism

Confessionalism is a political system where different religious or ethnic groups share power and govern together to ensure all communities are represented. It often involves allocating government positions or responsibilities based on religious or group identity, aiming to promote stability and prevent dominance by any single group. This approach can help maintain peace in diverse societies but may also entrench divisions. Essentially, confessionalism seeks to balance competing interests through formal inclusion of various community groups within the political framework.