邓小平民族工作思想内涵丰富,主要有:坚持民族平等是民族工作的根本出发点;从国情出发,真正实行民族区域自治是民族工作的核心;大力发展社会生产力,使各民族共同繁荣是民族工作的根本宗旨;大力培养德才兼备的少数民族干部是民族工作的关键;尊重和保护少数民族宗教信仰自由是民族工作的重要方面;反对分裂主义、加强民族团结、维护祖国统一是民族工作的重大任务。 Deng Xiaoping’s concept of ethnic work is rich in content. The main contents are as follows: Adherence to national equality is the fundamental starting point of ethnic work. From the national conditions, the regional autonomy of ethnic minorities is the core of ethnic work. Vigorous development of social productive forces and the common prosperity of all ethnic groups are the basis of ethnic work The purpose of vigorously cultivating cadres with moral integrity and ability in ethnic minorities is the key to nationality work. Respecting and protecting ethnic minorities’ freedom of religious belief is an important aspect of ethnic work. Opposing secessionism, strengthening ethnic unity and safeguarding the unification of the motherland are major tasks for ethnic work.