de facto segregation

• Terme juridique et sociologique désignant une ségrégation raciale ou sociale qui existe en pratique ou de fait, sans être imposée par une loi explicite, résultant souvent de schémas sociaux, économiques ou résidentiels.

A legal and sociological term referring to racial or social segregation that occurs by fact or practice, rather than by explicit legal requirement, often resulting from social, economic, or residential patterns.

1. Segregation by practiceC1formalamerican

   The separation of groups of people that occurs as a result of social, economic, or residential patterns, rather than by law.

   ségrégation de facto

   • De facto segregation in schools often results from housing patterns.
   • The city's neighborhoods show clear signs of de facto segregation.
   • Despite legal changes, de facto segregation persists in many communities.