Racial Integration

Definition

Racial integration refers to the process of bringing different racial or ethnic groups together into one unified society where they have equal access to education, employment, housing, and public facilities. It seeks to eliminate segregation based on race and promote equality among all individuals.

Related terms

Segregation: The enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in daily life.

Civil Rights Movement: A social movement during the mid-20th century that fought against racial discrimination and sought equal rights for African Americans.

Desegregation: The process of ending legal segregation by allowing people from different races to participate equally in previously segregated institutions or activities.