Expulsion

Definition

Expulsion in the context of race and ethnicity within sociology refers to the forced removal of a group of people from a society, community, or region based on racial or ethnic discrimination. This action is often backed by institutional power and can lead to significant social, economic, and psychological impacts on the expelled group.

Related terms

Ethnic Cleansing: The systematic forced removal of ethnic or religious groups from a given territory by a more powerful ethnic group, often involving violence.

Discrimination:

Unjust prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Segregation:

The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment