"The Tyranny of the Majority"

"The Tyranny of the Majority" refers to a situation where the majority’s opinions or interests dominate a decision-making process, potentially sidelining or oppressing minority groups. This can happen in democracies when popular votes impose restrictions or unfair policies on smaller groups, even if those policies violate principles of fairness or justice. While majority rule is a fundamental aspect of democracy, this concept highlights the importance of protections—such as rights guaranteed to all individuals regardless of majority opinion—to prevent the majority from imposing harm or unfair treatment on minorities.