RESEGREGATION Meaning and
Definition
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Resegregation is a term that refers to the process or act of separating individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, or other social identities, particularly in the context of public institutions or spaces. It is often used to describe the reversal of previously achieved integration or the creation of new patterns of racial segregation.
Historically, resegregation has been most commonly associated with the United States, particularly during the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Following legal victories against racial segregation such as the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, efforts were made to desegregate schools, housing, and public facilities. However, resegregation emerged as a direct response to those efforts, as white Americans sought to maintain or reestablish separation from racial minorities.
In contemporary usage, resegregation can also refer to ongoing racial disparities and inequities in educational institutions or neighborhoods. It encompasses discriminatory practices, policies, or social dynamics that perpetuate racial segregation in various forms, even in supposedly integrated settings. These may include residential segregation resulting from socioeconomic factors, educational segregation resulting from resource allocations, or the reemergence of racially homogeneous neighborhoods or schools due to personal choices or wider systemic biases.
Overall, resegregation represents a regression from the ideals of racial equality and inclusivity, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced in achieving a truly integrated society.
Common Misspellings for RESEGREGATION
- 5esegregation
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- redegregation
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Etymology of RESEGREGATION
The word "resegregation" is derived from combining the prefix "re-" which means "again" or "back" and the term "segregation". "Segregation" originates from the Latin word "segregare" which means "to separate" or "to set apart". The concept of segregation in the context of race in the United States emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, referring to the systematic separation of different racial groups, particularly African Americans, in various aspects of society including education, housing, and public facilities. "Resegregation" thus signifies the process or act of returning to a state or condition of segregation, often implying that some form of progress toward racial integration has been reversed or undone.
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