Community camp segregation

Date and country of first publication

2022
Bangladesh

Definition

Community camp segregation refers to the practice of organizing and building separate camps for different racial or ethnic groups within a community. This segregation can occur in various forms, such as separate living quarters, dining areas, recreational facilities, or even separate campgrounds altogether.

This form of segregation has historically been used as a way to enforce social and racial divisions, creating unequal and discriminatory treatment for certain groups of people. It has often been fueled by prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes.

Community camp segregation has been practiced in different periods and contexts throughout history. For example, during World War II, Japanese Americans were forcibly removed from their homes and placed in internment camps solely based on their ethnicity. African Americans also experienced segregation during this time, as they were often denied access to mainstream camping facilities and had to create their own separate campsites.

Segregated camps often resulted in unequal access to resources, opportunities, and social interaction. They perpetuated social divisions, reinforced stereotypes, and limited individuals' ability to build connections across different racial or ethnic groups.

In recent years, efforts have been made to reduce segregation and promote integration within camping and recreational settings. These efforts aim to create inclusive spaces where people from diverse backgrounds can come together, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Overall, community camp segregation represents a dark chapter in history, highlighting the importance of promoting inclusivity, equality, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their ethnicity, race, or background.

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Community camp segregation appears in the following literature

Hussain I.A. (2022). Rohingya Refugee Camp Innovations: Reinvigorating Humanitarianism. Global Political Transitions, 231-251. Palgrave Macmillan.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1197-2_10