dessegregação

Dessegregação refers to the process of ending the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups within a society. It is the dismantling of segregationist policies and practices that create distinct and unequal facilities, institutions, or residential areas based on race. This concept is most famously associated with the civil rights movement in the United States, particularly in the mid-20th century, where legal challenges and social activism aimed to abolish racial segregation in schools, public transportation, housing, and other public spaces.

The term "dessegregação" implies an active effort to remove barriers and create an integrated society where individuals of all backgrounds have equal access and opportunities. This can involve legal rulings, legislative action, court orders, and voluntary efforts by communities and institutions. Historically, desegregation has been a complex and often contentious process, marked by resistance and requiring significant societal change. The goal of desegregation is to foster a more just and equitable society by eliminating the systemic disadvantages imposed by racial separation. While the term is often linked to the American context, the principles of desegregation can be applied to any situation where groups are systematically separated and treated unequally based on identity.