The Tutsi and Hutu originally considered themselves a single group of people differing primarily by occupation; however, the Belgium colonial administration began treating the pastoral Tutsi people as different from and superior to the Hutu farmers. Eventually, these two groups of people also began to see each other as different, which led to a terrible genocide. This was set in motion by the promotion of misinformation about the Tutsi, accomplished by those in a position of power, who are called ________.

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The term "identity entrepreneurs" refers to individuals who manipulate and exploit social identities for political or economic gain. In this case, those in power used propaganda and misinformation to create a sense of division between the Tutsi and Hutu, ultimately resulting in genocide. While "racists" may also be appropriate, the concept of identity entrepreneurship more specifically describes the actions taken by those in power to create and exacerbate social divisions. "Negotiators" and "ethnic cleansers" are not accurate in this context.

The Tutsi and Hutu Originally Considered Themselves a Single Group