Key Vocabulary from Segregation and Related Concepts

These flashcards cover important terms related to segregation, desegregation, and associated social concepts.

Segregation

The separation or isolation of a race, class, or ethnic group by enforced or voluntary residence in a restricted area by barriers to social intercourse, by separate educational facilities, or by other discriminatory means.

Archaic

Very old or old-fashioned.

Espousing

To adopt, support, or advocate for a particular idea, belief, or cause.

Predominately

Mainly, for the most part, mostly.

Desegregation

The process of ending separation of people based on race, especially in schools and public spaces.

Dismay

Concern and distress caused by something unexpected; to cause or lose courage or resolution (because of alarm or fear).

Exasperates

Intensely irritated and frustrated.

Ostracized

Excluded from a group, deliberately left out.

Scrutiny

Critical observation or examination; a close look at or over someone.

Superficial

Only comprehending what is on the surface or obvious, without a deeper meaning; existing or occurring at or on the surface.

Integration

To form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole.

Umpire

An official who watches a game closely to enforce the rules.

Controversy

Prolonged public disagreement or a heated discussion.

Stellar

Featuring or having the quality of a star performer; relating to stars.

Sexism

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination on the basis of sex.

Latitude

Scope for freedom of action or thought.

Impenetrable

Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.

Adversely

Doing something in a harmful or problem-causing way; in a way that prevents success or development.

Absurdity

The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.

Penalties

A punishment given for breaking a rule or law or contract.

Unsatisfactory

Not good enough.

Injustice

Lack of fairness or justice; an unjust act.

Champion

A person who has surpassed all rivals in a competition; a person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause.

Hysterical

Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion.