Odvojenost (Pacifica)

Odvojenost (meaning “seperateness” in the Luzhnychkan language) was the official system of ethnic segregation in Luzhnychka from 1910 to 1982. It separated people by ethnicity and gave most rights and privileges to Luzhnychkans, while Shwabians and later Orvars were treated unfairly and kept apart.

Beginning of Odvojenost

Odvojenost began in 1910, one year after the Second Mahazhovian War started. Before the war, tensions between Luzhnychkans and Shwabians were high. Many Luzhnychkans thought Shwabians were disloyal and blamed them for problems during the war. The government passed laws to keep ethnic groups apart and protect Luzhnychkan power. Later, the laws also applied to Orvars.

At the start, Luzhnychkans were about 50% of the population. By 1982, after decades of Odvojenost, they made up about 89%.

Key Laws and Features of Odvojenost

• Segregated public places: Parks, restaurants, buses, theaters, and other public places were separated by ethnicity. Luzhnychkans used better facilities.
• Separate schools: Children had to attend schools based on their ethnicity. Luzhnychkan schools often received better funding and resources.
• Separate hospitals and services: Health care was separated, with Luzhnychkans receiving better medical attention.
• Limited intermarriage: Marriage between Luzhnychkans and Shwabians or Orvars was allowed only with special government permission, which was rarely granted and difficult to obtain.
• Voting restrictions: Only Luzhnychkans could vote or hold political office.
• Job restrictions: Many good jobs were restricted to Shwabians and Orvars. Most were limited to low-paying work.

Population Changes

Because of Odvojenost, Luzhnychkans grew from about 50% to almost 90% of the population by 1982. They had better healthcare, living conditions, and legal advantages. Shwabians and Orvars lived in poorer conditions with fewer opportunities, which caused their numbers to decrease.

Economic and Social Effects

• The country’s economy suffered because many skilled Shwabians and Orvars could often not work in better jobs.
• The government spent a lot of money enforcing the segregation laws.
• The system caused sadness and anger among Shwabians and Orvars.

End of Odvojenost

The system ended in 1982 as part of the peace agreement that ended the Fourth Mahazhovian War. One condition of the peace was to officially stop Odvojenost and this was done by creating Autonomous Krajs, which are special self-governing regions designed to give political representation and rights to local minority groups like the Shwabians and Orvars.

This new political arrangement allowed minority groups to have more control over their own affairs and helped promote equality and cooperation in Luzhnychka.