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Efforts to address and reduce religious segregation often focus on promoting interfaith dialogue, fostering understanding and respect for diverse religious beliefs, improving access to resources and opportunities for all religious groups, and creating inclusive and diverse communities. Such efforts aim to build bridges between different religious communities and promote social cohesion and harmony. | Efforts to address and reduce religious segregation often focus on promoting interfaith dialogue, fostering understanding and respect for diverse religious beliefs, improving access to resources and opportunities for all religious groups, and creating inclusive and diverse communities. Such efforts aim to build bridges between different religious communities and promote social cohesion and harmony. | ||
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Savage B.D. (2007). Benjamin Mays, global ecumenism, and local religious segregation. ''American Quarterly'', ''59''(3), 785-806. Johns Hopkins University Press.https://doi.org/10.1353/aq.2007.0068 | Savage B.D. (2007.0). Benjamin Mays, global ecumenism, and local religious segregation. ''American Quarterly'', ''59''(3), 785-806. Johns Hopkins University Press.https://doi.org/10.1353/aq.2007.0068 | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 18 July 2024
Date and country of first publication[1]
2007
United States
Definition
Religious segregation refers to the separation of individuals or groups based on their religious beliefs or affiliations within a specific geographical area. It can manifest in various forms, including residential, educational, or even institutional segregation.
In some areas, religious segregation occurs naturally, with different religious groups choosing to live in separate neighborhoods or communities. This can be due to personal preferences, cultural or historical factors, or a desire to maintain religious traditions and practices within a close-knit community.
In other cases, religious segregation may be enforced by laws or policies that restrict certain religious groups from accessing certain resources, services, or opportunities. This can take the form of discriminatory housing practices, unequal access to education or employment, or limitations imposed on religious practices.
Religious segregation can have both positive and negative impacts. On one hand, it may foster a sense of community, solidarity, and preservation of religious traditions within a particular group. It can provide individuals with a supportive environment where they can freely express their beliefs and practice their religion.
On the other hand, religious segregation can also lead to social division, misunderstanding, and exclusion. It can limit interactions and opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between different religious groups, hindering the development of a diverse and inclusive society. It may also perpetuate stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination based on religious identity.
Efforts to address and reduce religious segregation often focus on promoting interfaith dialogue, fostering understanding and respect for diverse religious beliefs, improving access to resources and opportunities for all religious groups, and creating inclusive and diverse communities. Such efforts aim to build bridges between different religious communities and promote social cohesion and harmony.
SF Synonyms
None
See also
Local Religious Segregation appears in the literature with the following segregation forms
References
Notes
- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Local Religious Segregation appears in the following literature
Savage B.D. (2007.0). Benjamin Mays, global ecumenism, and local religious segregation. American Quarterly, 59(3), 785-806. Johns Hopkins University Press.https://doi.org/10.1353/aq.2007.0068