Desegregation

John Dixon, Kevin Durrheim, Manuela Thomae

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Abstract

Desegregation is a process through which members of formerly separated groups are brought together, often through the removal of institutional barriers to interaction. Two recurring arguments have been presented in favor of desegregation. The first holds that the process promotes intergroup harmony and tolerance; the second holds that it promotes social justice and equality. Present in the earliest work in the field, these arguments continue to set the agenda for future research, inspiring recent debates, developments, and controversies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages218-228
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780080970875
ISBN (Print)9780080970868
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Mar 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Apartheid
  • Civil rights
  • Contact hypothesis
  • Desegregation
  • Discrimination
  • Poverty
  • Prejudice
  • Prejudice reduction
  • Racism
  • Schools
  • Segregation
  • Social change

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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