Intercommunal educational segregation

Date and country of first publication

2018
United Kingdom

Definition

Intercommunal educational segregation refers to the systematic separation of students based on their community or ethnic background in educational institutions. This form of segregation can occur due to a variety of factors such as residential patterns, discriminatory policies, or societal divisions.

Intercommunal educational segregation can have detrimental effects on students' academic achievement and social development. When students are separated into different schools based on their community, they may be deprived of the opportunity to interact and learn from peers from different backgrounds, leading to limited exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences. This lack of diversity can perpetuate stereotypes, biases, and cultural divides.

Moreover, intercommunal educational segregation can perpetuate educational disparities between communities. Schools in segregated areas often lack adequate resources, quality teachers, and curriculum offerings compared to schools in privileged areas. This further widens the achievement gap and hinders the educational opportunities and future prospects of students from marginalized communities.

Addressing intercommunal educational segregation requires a multi-faceted approach. This may include promoting inclusive school policies that encourage diversity and foster integration, implementing programs that promote equal access to quality education across communities, and providing adequate resources and support to schools in marginalized areas. Additionally, efforts to bridge the gaps between communities through community engagement, diversity training, and cultural exchange programs can help reduce intercommunal educational segregation and promote a more inclusive and equitable education system.

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Intercommunal educational segregation appears in the following literature

Gardner P.R. (2018). Ethnicizing Ulster’s Protestants?: Ulster Scots education in Northern Ireland. Identities, 25(4), 397-416. Routledge.https://doi.org/10.1080/1070289X.2016.1244512