segregation

Definition

  • noun: the practice or policy of keeping people of different races, religions, etc., separate from each other
  • noun: the act or process of 'segregating'

Examples

  • They fought to end the 'segregation' of public schools.

  • the 'segregation' of men and women

  • racial/religious 'segregation'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Not a bad thing. It'll sort out. Good night. Good night. "Boycotting the buses in Montgomery. "Segregation in Birmingham." Boycotting the buses in Montgomery. Segregation in Birmingham. Now? Voting in Selma. One struggle ends just to go right to the next and the next. (..)
    2014 Selma
  • (..) I feel tits-high to a puppy dog. Well, thank you, Mr. President. Mr. White. - Dr. King. - All right. I'll tell you, ending segregation, proudest moment of my life when I signed that ' Act. Proudest moment of my life, I tell you. Now civil rights is a priority - of this administration as you know. (..)
    2014 Selma