desegregation

n. the ending of the physical and social separation of groups in schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, and public settings, through legal mandates and social programs deliberately designed to remove barriers to intergroup contact.

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January 31st 2025

public territory

a public space temporarily used by a person or group (e.g., park bench, bus seat). Compare primary territory; secondary territory. See proxemics.