Sanctioned racial segregation

2007
united states

Sanctioned racial segregation refers to the official laws and policies implemented by governments or authorities to separate different racial or ethnic groups in various aspects of life, such as housing, education, transportation, and public facilities. These policies were prevalent in many countries throughout history, especially during periods of systematic racial discrimination.

One notable example of sanctioned racial segregation is the system of apartheid in South Africa, which was implemented from 1948 to 1994. Under apartheid, various laws were put in place to enforce racial separation, including the establishment of separate residential areas, schools, hospitals, and public facilities for different racial groups. The system aimed to maintain white minority rule and suppress the rights and freedoms of non-white populations, especially Black South Africans.

Another well-known example is the Jim Crow laws in the United States, which were implemented from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. These laws mandated racial segregation in public spaces, such as schools, restaurants, theaters, and public transportation, primarily targeting African Americans. These discriminatory measures aimed to maintain white supremacy and perpetuate racial inequality in the United States.

While sanctioned racial segregation has been widely condemned as a violation of human rights and equality, its effects continue to be felt even after its legal abolition. The legacy of these policies can still be seen in ongoing racial disparities and inequities in societies worldwide.

Further reading

Kirkland F.M. (2017) "Kant on race and transition", The Routledge Companion to the Philosophy of Race, 28-42. Taylor and Francis. DOI: 10.4324/9781315884424

Maultsby P.K. (2016) "Dayton Street Funk: The Layering of Multiple Identities", The Ashgate Research Companion to Popular Musicology, 259-282. Taylor and Francis. DOI: 10.4324/9781315613451-22

Mickelson R.A.; Ayscue J.B.; Bottia M.C.; Wilson J.J. (2022) "The Past, Present, and Future of Brown’s Mandate: A View from North Carolina", American Behavioral Scientist, 66(6), pp. 770-803. SAGE Publications Inc.. DOI: 10.1177/00027642211033296

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Galletta A.; Cross Jr. W.E. (2007) "Past as present, present as past: Historicizing black education and interrogating "Integration"", Contesting stereotypes and creating identities: Social categories, social identities, and educational participation, 15-41. Russell Sage Foundation. DOI: [2]