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Essentialist segregation is the belief that certain social groups are inherently different from each other and should be separated based on these perceived differences. This form of segregation is rooted in essentialist thinking, which holds that people's identities are fixed and determined by their genetic, biological, or cultural traits. | Essentialist segregation is the belief that certain social groups are inherently different from each other and should be separated based on these perceived differences. This form of segregation is rooted in essentialist thinking, which holds that people's identities are fixed and determined by their genetic, biological, or cultural traits. | ||
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Levanon A.; Grusky D.B. (2018) "Why Is There Still So Much Gender Segregation?", Inequality in the 21st Century: A Reader, 370-379. Taylor and Francis. DOI: [ | Levanon A.; Grusky D.B. (2018) "Why Is There Still So Much Gender Segregation?", Inequality in the 21st Century: A Reader, 370-379. Taylor and Francis. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.4324/9780429499821-65 10.4324/9780429499821-65] | ||
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Date and country of first publication[1]
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Definition
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Essentialist segregation is the belief that certain social groups are inherently different from each other and should be separated based on these perceived differences. This form of segregation is rooted in essentialist thinking, which holds that people's identities are fixed and determined by their genetic, biological, or cultural traits.
Essentialist segregation can manifest in various ways, such as racial segregation, gender segregation, or segregation based on other characteristics like religion or nationality. This belief system can lead to discrimination, prejudice, and inequality, as it reinforces the idea that certain groups are superior to others and justifies the unequal treatment of marginalized individuals or communities.
It is important to challenge essentialist segregation and promote inclusivity and diversity to create a more equitable and inclusive society.
See also
References
Notes
- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
Further reading
Levanon A.; Grusky D.B. (2018) "Why Is There Still So Much Gender Segregation?", Inequality in the 21st Century: A Reader, 370-379. Taylor and Francis. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.4324/9780429499821-65 10.4324/9780429499821-65]