De Jure vs De Facto Segregation Flashcards
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What does 'de jure segregation' refer to?

  • Social customs determining separation
  • Legal separation of people groups enforced by law (correct)
  • Separation based on personal choice
  • Economic factors influencing integration
  • What is an example of de jure segregation?

    Jim Crow laws

    What does 'de facto segregation' mean?

  • Legal separation by law
  • Segregation enforced by social norms
  • Separation that occurs by fact rather than by legal requirement (correct)
  • Economic segregation
  • Provide an example of de facto segregation.

    <p>Neighborhood schools predominantly black due to concentration of African-Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'de jure' means according to the law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'de facto' means in fact.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    De Jure Segregation

    • Defined as the legal separation of groups enforced by law.
    • Historically exemplified by Jim Crow laws, which institutionalized racial segregation in public facilities and services.

    Examples of De Jure Segregation

    • Jim Crow laws mandated racial segregation in public schools, transportation, and facilities like restrooms and water fountains.

    De Facto Segregation

    • Refers to racial segregation that occurs in practice, rather than as a result of legal requirements.
    • Commonly observed in public schools where segregation arises from residential patterns and demographic factors.

    Examples of De Facto Segregation

    • Predominant concentration of African Americans in specific neighborhoods leading to schools that are predominantly black, showcasing segregation by fact.

    Terminology

    • De Jure: Means "according to the law", indicating legal enforcement.
    • De Facto: Means "in fact", indicating a situation that exists in reality, regardless of legal status.

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