Mandated segregation

2016
united states

Mandated segregation refers to a policy or practice that requires the separation of different racial or ethnic groups in various aspects of life, such as education, housing, public facilities, and transportation. This system of segregation was enforced through laws and regulations, particularly in the United States, during the era of racial discrimination known as Jim Crow.

During this period, African Americans and other minority groups were subjected to widespread discriminatory practices and denied equal access to opportunities and resources. Mandated segregation aimed to maintain a social hierarchy based on race, with white individuals enjoying privileges and advantages over non-white individuals.

Examples of mandated segregation included separate schools for white and black students, separate waiting rooms in public transport stations, separate seating areas in restaurants and theaters, and the imposition of separate water fountains and restrooms. These practices were eventually challenged and dismantled by the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-20th century.

Further reading

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Chai C.-L. (2009) "The Sungei Buloh Leper settlement: Illness and the technology of acquiescence", Asian Journal of Social Science, 37(3), pp. 463-479+323. Brill Academic Publishers. DOI: 10.1163/156853109X436838

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