The Role Of Racial Segregation In The United States

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Segregation has played a role in the United States for decades. It comes in different forms such as racial discrimination and gender discrimination. It is the practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups. Racial segregation is the separation of society into groups based on ethnic identity or the color of skin. This segregation existed in all aspects of public life, including schools, restaurants, and housing. Race is basically described as a typical construct of people. A group of individuals with some similarity be it colour, creed, caste, nationality etc. People who speak same language or are assigned for a similar task are also included in this term.
Gender discrimination is the separation of society

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