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What does 'de jure segregation' refer to?
What is an example of de jure segregation?
Jim Crow laws
What does 'de facto segregation' mean?
Provide an example of de facto segregation.
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The term 'de jure' means according to the law.
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The term 'de facto' means in fact.
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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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