School Desegregation
May 2025 · Publifye AS
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School Desegregation delves into the complex history of integrating American public schools, revealing how the promise of equal opportunity under the Fourteenth Amendment clashed with deeply ingrained racial segregation. This historical analysis examines the legal battles, political strategies, and social transformations that shaped education during the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. The book highlights the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision and the subsequent resistance to desegregation, illustrating that legal victories alone do not guarantee social change. One intriguing aspect explored is the massive resistance movement in the South, where states actively fought against integration efforts. The book takes a chronological and thematic approach, beginning with pre-Brown legal precedents like Plessy v. Ferguson and progressing through the implementation of desegregation policies. It dissects the strategies used to resist integration, including the creation of private academies, and analyzes the federal government's role in enforcing desegregation. The analysis of local school board meeting minutes offers unique insights into the difficulties faced at the local level. Ultimately, the book addresses the persistent achievement gap and contemporary challenges such as re-segregation and school choice, providing a comprehensive understanding of the ongoing struggle for equal education.
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