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Local business segregation refers to the practice of separating businesses in a local area based on race, ethnicity, or other discriminatory factors. In the past, there have been instances where businesses owned by minorities were separated from businesses owned by the majority population through legal or informal means. This practice not only perpetuated inequality and limited economic opportunities for marginalized groups but also reinforced social divisions within the community. | Local business segregation refers to the practice of separating businesses in a local area based on race, ethnicity, or other discriminatory factors. In the past, there have been instances where businesses owned by minorities were separated from businesses owned by the majority population through legal or informal means. This practice not only perpetuated inequality and limited economic opportunities for marginalized groups but also reinforced social divisions within the community. | ||
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McKenna C.J. (2021) "An invisible operational mortar. The essential role of speech acts within tri segregated moviegoing", AILA Review, 34(1), pp. 102-121. John Benjamins Publishing Company. DOI: [ | McKenna C.J. (2021) "An invisible operational mortar. The essential role of speech acts within tri segregated moviegoing", AILA Review, 34(1), pp. 102-121. John Benjamins Publishing Company. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1075/aila.20010.mck 10.1075/aila.20010.mck] | ||
Revision as of 14:20, 9 April 2024
Date and country of first publication[1]
2011
United States
Definition
Local business segregation refers to the practice of separating businesses in a local area based on race, ethnicity, or other discriminatory factors. In the past, there have been instances where businesses owned by minorities were separated from businesses owned by the majority population through legal or informal means. This practice not only perpetuated inequality and limited economic opportunities for marginalized groups but also reinforced social divisions within the community.
However, it is important to note that local business segregation has been largely discouraged and illegal in many countries, particularly after the civil rights movement. Laws and regulations have been implemented to prevent discrimination and promote equal access to opportunities for all business owners, regardless of their race or background. These measures aim to ensure fair competition and a more inclusive and diverse business environment.
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Notes
- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Further reading
McKenna C.J. (2021) "An invisible operational mortar. The essential role of speech acts within tri segregated moviegoing", AILA Review, 34(1), pp. 102-121. John Benjamins Publishing Company. DOI: 10.1075/aila.20010.mck