desegregation

Meanings

• noun

  The process of ending racial segregation and discrimination in schools, public accommodations, and other areas of life.

  - "The desegregation of schools began in the United States in the 1950s."
  - "The desegregation of public transportation was a major victory in the civil rights movement."

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Variants

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desegregation , desegregations

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Etymology

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derived from the verb 'desegregate', which means 'to remove segregation or discrimination'

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Trivia

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1. The Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, decided in 1954, is considered the landmark decision that ended segregation in schools.

2. Desegregation was a major goal of the civil rights movement in the United States, which sought to end racial discrimination in all areas of life.

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Related Concepts

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1. segregation: The practice of separating people based on race, ethnicity, or other factors

2. integration: The process of ending segregation and allowing people of different races or ethnicities to mix and interact freely

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Culture

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Desegregation is a significant historical and cultural term, representing the end of legalized racial segregation and discrimination in various aspects of American society. It is often associated with the civil rights movement and the struggle for racial equality.

How to Memorize "desegregation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people of different races sitting together in a classroom or on a bus, which represents desegregation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'desegregation' with the idea of ending discrimination and promoting equality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Desegregation means no segregation' to help remember the definition.

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