Organized segregation

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Definition

Organized segregation refers to the systematic and deliberate separation of different racial or ethnic groups in society. This includes creating laws, policies, and practices that enforce the separation of certain groups, typically based on their race, ethnicity, or other social characteristics.

Examples of organized segregation include:

1. Jim Crow laws in the United States: From the late 19th century until the mid-20th century, strict laws were enforced in many states to separate whites and African Americans in everyday life. This included segregated schools, public transportation, restrooms, drinking fountains, and other facilities.

2. Apartheid in South Africa: Apartheid was a policy of racial segregation enforced by the South African government from 1948 to 1994. It systematically separated the racial groups in all aspects of life, limiting the rights and opportunities of non-white people.

3. Nuremberg Laws in Nazi Germany: These laws, enacted in 1935, defined Jews as a separate race and deprived them of their citizenship rights. They aimed to isolate and marginalize Jews in German society.

4. Residential segregation: This refers to the deliberate separation of different racial or ethnic groups in specific neighborhoods or housing areas. It can occur through discriminatory practices in housing, such as redlining or racial steering.

Organized segregation is considered a violation of human rights and has been widely condemned. In many countries, laws have been enacted and institutions established to combat and prevent such forms of segregation. However, remnants of organized segregation can still persist in some parts of the world today.

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Further reading

Stoica V.I., Flache A. (2014) From schelling to schools: A comparison of a model of residential segregation with a model of school segregation. JASSS, 17(1), -. University of Surrey.[1]