Segregation
Separation of people into racial or other ethnic groups in daily life
Real World Example
During the Growth of Western Democracies between 1815 and 1915, segregation was a way to separate people based on race, often to maintain control and dominance by one group over another. It responded to problems like racial prejudice and inequality, reinforcing the idea that some people were superior to others. At the time, segregation impacted education, employment, and public services, limiting opportunities for marginalized groups. Today, while legal segregation has been abolished in many places, its effects are still seen in areas like housing and education, where racial disparities persist. For example, many schools in the United States remain racially divided due to neighborhood demographics, affecting the quality of education and resources available to students.
