Legally accepted segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1][edit | edit source]

2008
United Kingdom

Definition[edit | edit source]

Legally accepted segregation refers to the practice of segregation that is sanctioned or permitted by law or upheld by legal authorities. This type of segregation occurs when laws, regulations, or policies explicitly allow for the separation or differential treatment of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status.

Historically, legally accepted segregation has been prevalent in many societies, particularly during periods of institutionalized discrimination such as apartheid in South Africa or the Jim Crow laws in the United States. These laws legalized and enforced the separation of individuals based on race, often resulting in segregated schools, neighborhoods, public facilities, and other aspects of daily life.

Even though many explicit forms of legally accepted segregation have been abolished or overturned, its legacy continues to affect societies in various ways. For example, disparities in education, employment, housing, and access to resources may persist as a result of past segregationist policies and practices.

Efforts to combat legally accepted segregation often involve legal challenges, policy changes, and advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics. These efforts aim to dismantle systemic barriers and promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity in society.

Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]

Legally accepted segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

racial segregation

This visualization is based on the study The Multidisciplinary Landscape of Segregation Research.

For the complete network of interrelated segregation forms, please refer to:

First year of publication

Louvain clusters

Betweenness centrality

Disciplines in which segregation forms first emerged (Scopus database).

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Notes[edit | edit source]

↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).

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