segregationism
IPA: sɛgrʌgˈeɪʃʌnɪzʌm
noun
- (politics) A belief in (usually racial) segregation.
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Examples of "segregationism" in Sentences
- The school board's decision to implement a policy of segregationism drew criticism from parents and community members
- Some argue that segregationism perpetuates inequality and divides communities along racial lines
- The civil rights movement of the 1960s sought to dismantle segregationism and promote integration
- Segregationism in housing and education has long-lasting effects on marginalized communities
- Promoting diversity and inclusion is a crucial step in combatting the harmful effects of segregationism
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