The Empire would like to promote a singular national identity. This is because throughout history, such countries are easier to govern, less likely to Balkanize, and experience less strife with ethnic and cultural conflicts (at least several generations down the road).
Education was previously unregulated. Many teachers (at both public and private schools) taught the students about the various ethnic and cultural groups within the Empire. A large number of holidays (related to various district cultural practices) was also recognized by the state. Some religious practices were recognized.
The new government wishes to do the following thing:
1. All school curriculums (public and private) must emphasize a singular Imperial identity and discourage ethnic distinctions. It is now forbidden to teach students about the history of these other traditions in a classroom environment.
2. All holidays will remain but no additional culturally recognized ones will be added. Existing holidays will all be formally renamed with secular, pro Imperial titles. These new names will be enforced.
3. The state will no longer recognize special religious practices affiliated with those cultural groups.
The UN and some watchdog groups do not like this and have accused the Empire of committing “cultural genocide.” Many simply refer to it as “genocide” and already comparisons are being made to the concentration camps of WWII.
The Empire’s response is to re-iterate that it wishes to promote a singular national identity. It rejects the label of “cultural genocide”/“genocide” and asserts that all states play a role in shaping, guiding, and influencing the national identity of its citizenry.
Who do you think is right?