Desegregation

Definition

Desegregation is the process of eliminating racial segregation, integrating previously separated races within public and private spaces, especially within educational institutions and public facilities. It involves enforcing laws and policies that prohibit racial discrimination to ensure equal access and opportunities for people of all races.

Related terms

Civil Rights Act of 1964: A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Brown v. Board of Education (1954): A Supreme Court case that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.

Affirmative Action: Policies designed to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups by taking into consideration those group memberships in decisions regarding employment, education, and contracting