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Facilities segregation refers to the practice of separating and segregating facilities based on different characteristics or attributes. This form of segregation has historically been associated with discrimination and unequal treatment. It can take various forms, such as racial segregation, gender segregation, or economic segregation. | Facilities segregation refers to the practice of separating and segregating facilities based on different characteristics or attributes. This form of segregation has historically been associated with discrimination and unequal treatment. It can take various forms, such as racial segregation, gender segregation, or economic segregation. | ||
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==Facilities Segregation appears on the following literature== | |||
Ochoa T.A. | Ochoa T.A., Eckes S.E. (2005). Urban youth in correctional facilities segregation based on disability and race. ''Education and Urban Society'', ''38''(1), 21-34. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013124505280750 | ||
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Date and country of first publication[1][edit | edit source]
2005
United States
Definition[edit | edit source]
Facilities segregation refers to the practice of separating and segregating facilities based on different characteristics or attributes. This form of segregation has historically been associated with discrimination and unequal treatment. It can take various forms, such as racial segregation, gender segregation, or economic segregation.
One prominent example of facilities segregation is racial segregation that occurred in the United States during the years of Jim Crow laws. These laws enforced the separation of public facilities such as schools, restaurants, theaters, and transportation based on race, mainly discriminating against African Americans. This segregation was finally challenged and declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.
Another example of facilities segregation is gender segregation, which can still be observed in some societies today. This can be seen in the separation of public restrooms, locker rooms, and sports facilities based on gender. However, the debates around gender identity have challenged and evolved traditional norms of gender segregation in certain settings.
Facilities segregation can also exist based on economic status, where certain facilities are limited to specific income groups. This can be seen in gated communities, private clubs, or exclusive access to certain amenities, creating divisions between individuals of different economic backgrounds.
Overall, facilities segregation reflects societal inequalities and the lasting impacts of discrimination. Efforts to combat and eliminate facilities segregation involve promoting inclusivity, equal access and ensuring that facilities are accessible to all individuals regardless of their characteristics or background.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Facilities Segregation appears on the following literature[edit | edit source]
Ochoa T.A., Eckes S.E. (2005). Urban youth in correctional facilities segregation based on disability and race. Education and Urban Society, 38(1), 21-34. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013124505280750