Segregation, state imposed

Type of entry: Potential Violation

A condition or policy, based on the belief in the superiority of the dominant culture which aims at keeping certain ethnic groups separate, unmixed, and ranked in a hierarchical position. (UN Special Study on Racial Discrimination in the Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Spheres).

Broader Terms:

Cultural life, participation in and benefits of scientific progress
Science and culture, conservation of
Cultural identity
Cultural identity, respect for

Other Related Terms (keywords):

Apartheid
Racial segregation

See ESC right:

Cultural identity, respect for

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

02(2): The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to guarantee that the rights enunciated in the present Covenant will be exercised without discrimination of any kind as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

15(1)(a): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(a) To take part in cultural life;