Bring out the difference between assimilationist and integrationist policies.

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How is the outcome of a vibrant civil society different from an authoritarian state?

The main difference between policy of assimilation and policy of integration is that assimilation often involve outright suppression of the identities of ethnic, religious or linguistic groups whereas the integration seeks to assert a single national identity by attempting to eliminate ethnonational and cultural differences from the public and political arena, while allowing them their private domain.

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In an authoritarian rule the right to expression and freedoms are suppressed for the sake of the existing government and there is no one to interfere in the working of government. This leads to less transparency.

On the other hand, in a vibrant civil society there exist other non-government organizations that work for human rights and independent media that reveals the worst side of the government. A democratic political culture requires a vibrant civil society and independent media to ensure that the citizens are well informed and aware of the government's actions. The citizens are empowered in this way.