Racial Segregation
/ˈreɪʃəl səˌɡrɛɡˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The systemic separation of people into racial groups in daily life, often enforced by law or policy.
The court ruled that racial segregation in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause.
- (n.) Legal or de facto practice of separating individuals by race, affecting access to facilities or services.
Racial segregation in housing often resulted from discriminatory zoning laws.
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- racial segregation
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Commentary
Legal definitions of racial segregation encompass both de jure (by law) and de facto (by practice) separation, with constitutional implications particularly under equal protection jurisprudence.
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