Segregation

Definition

Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups, often resulting in unequal treatment and limited opportunities for marginalized communities.

Analogy

Imagine a school cafeteria where students are divided into separate tables based on their race. Each table has different resources, privileges, and opportunities. This division represents segregation, where certain groups are unfairly isolated from others.

Related terms

Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the United States, particularly in the South.

Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement was a social and political movement aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

Brown v. Board of Education: This landmark Supreme Court case declared that racially segregated public schools were unconstitutional, challenging the legal basis for segregation.