Modernist segregation

Date and country of first publication

2017
Australia

Definition

Modernist segregation refers to the practice of segregation and discrimination based on modernist principles and ideas. It refers to the segregation of different racial, ethnic, or social groups based on modernist beliefs in superiority and racial hierarchy.

In the early 20th century, modernist ideologies arose that supported social and intellectual progress and sought to create a more efficient and rational society. Some proponents of modernism believed in the idea of racial or cultural superiority, arguing for the separation of different races or ethnic groups in order to maintain social order and preserve cultural purity.

This ideology was used to justify policies such as the segregation of schools, housing, public facilities, and even entire neighborhoods based on race or ethnicity. In many cases, these policies were implemented through legal means, such as Jim Crow laws in the United States or apartheid policies in South Africa.

Modernist segregation had devastating consequences, perpetuating inequality and marginalization of certain social groups. It led to unequal access to resources and opportunities, limited social mobility, and reinforced stereotypes and prejudices. It also created an environment of hostility and division between different racial or ethnic groups.

Over time, modernist segregation has been widely discredited and rejected as an unjust and discriminatory practice. Civil rights movements and legal reforms have sought to dismantle segregation and promote equal rights for all individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity. However, the legacy of modernist segregation continues to impact society, with lasting effects on patterns of racial and social inequality.

Notes

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Further reading

Duric M. (2017) "Transit assemblages", Mapping Urbanities: Morphologies, Flows, Possibilities, 129-142. Taylor and Francis. DOI: 10.4324/9781315309170

Dovey K.; Pafka E. (2017) "Functional mix", Mapping Urbanities: Morphologies, Flows, Possibilities, 19-40. Taylor and Francis. DOI: 10.4324/9781315309170