“Separate but Equal”: Unpacking the Doctrine and its Impact on American Society
Words: 843 1980Under US constitutional law, the legal theory known as the "Separate but Equal" concept served as justification and endorsement for the practice of racial segregation. The principle was put into practice with the intention of ensuring that people of both black and white racial backgrounds would have equal access to public amenities. The aforementioned philosophy was a major factor in the continuation of racial discrimination and the denial of legal rights to people of African heritage between the late 1800s […]
