Imposed segregation

Date and country of first publication

1993
United States

Definition

Imposed segregation, also known as forced segregation, refers to the practice of separating individuals or groups based on certain characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. It involves the intentional separation of people by authorities or laws, often resulting in unequal treatment and limited opportunities for certain groups.

Historically, imposed segregation has been most commonly associated with racial segregation in the United States during the era of Jim Crow laws. These laws, enacted primarily in the southern states from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, enforced racial segregation by requiring separate facilities, services, and accommodations for white and non-white individuals. This included segregated schools, transportation systems, public facilities, and even separate seating areas in public places like restaurants and theaters.

Imposed segregation was also prevalent in different parts of the world and at various times. For example, during the apartheid era in South Africa (1948-1994), the government enforced a system of racial segregation that discriminated against the majority black population. The apartheid laws mandated separate institutions and facilities for different racial groups, effectively disenfranchising and discriminating against non-white South Africans.

The practice of imposed segregation has been widely criticized and condemned as a gross violation of human rights. In many societies, efforts have been made to dismantle segregation and promote equality and inclusion. In the United States, landmark civil rights legislation, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, was enacted to outlaw segregation and promote equal treatment and opportunities for all individuals, irrespective of their race or ethnicity. However, the legacy of imposed segregation continues to have lasting effects on society, with ongoing efforts needed to address and rectify its historical impact.

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Imposed segregation appears in the following literature

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Derosas R. (2006). Between identity and assimilation: Jewish fertility in nineteenth century Venice. Religion and the Decline of Fertility in the Western World, 177-205. Springer Netherlands.https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-5190-5_9

Solis S. (2006). I'm “coming out” as disabled, but i'm “staying in” to rest: Reflecting on elected and imposed segregation. Equity and Excellence in Education, 39(2), 146-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/10665680500534007

Fernandez I. (2011). The lives of corpses: Narratives of the image in American memorial photography. Mortality, 16(4), 343-364. https://doi.org/10.1080/13576275.2011.613270

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Ruef M., Grigoryeva A. (2018). Jim crow, ethnic enclaves, and status attainment: Occupational mobility among U.S. blacks, 1880 1940. American Journal of Sociology, 124(3), 814-859. University of Chicago Press.https://doi.org/10.1086/701020