Mire jó nekünk az autonómia (fogalma)?
Why Is the Autonomy (Concept) Useful for Us?

Summary/Abstract: The inclusion of minorities in decision-making and their effective participation in public life can be implemented through various forms and degrees of territorial and non-territorial autonomy. In this paper, I present the theoretical framework for these two concepts. By summarizing the different approaches of the concept to autonomy, I present the possibilities that can be applied in the case of territorially compact or dispersed communities, that is, the difference between territorial and non-territorial autonomy. The study covers in detail the historical roots of non-territorial autonomy and its conceptual diversity. I interpret the different concepts (personal, cultural, functional and administrative autonomy) and discuss the variety of non-territorial autonomy from consultative bodies to cultural and educational institutions, political representation, and various forms of self-government. Finally, I try to answer the question whether the various concepts of autonomy help to appropriately map, understand and address minority issues, and thereby become an independent paradigm in our discipline.

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