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De Facto v . De Jure …

De Facto v . De Jure …. De Facto. In fact… Existing irrespective of lawful authority. Example: Even though the school was said to be open to all candidates, it nonetheless practices de facto segregation. Literary Example: Karl Lindner’s offer to the Younger family in Raisin In The Sun .

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De Facto v . De Jure …

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  1. De Facto v. De Jure …

  2. De Facto • In fact… • Existing irrespective of lawful authority. • Example: Even though the school was said to be open to all candidates, it nonetheless practices de facto segregation. • Literary Example: Karl Lindner’s offer to the Younger family in Raisin In The Sun. • Example: A rule or regulation that states one thing, but is not actually practiced…e.g. cell phones, hats, tardiness.

  3. De Jure • Latin Pronunciation: Day – Yur – Ay. Not to be confused with the French Day – Joor. • By right; According to law • De Jure Discrimination = discrimination enforced by law. • Example: a law that says that person of different races may not marry. • Whites only benches, lunch counters, busses, etc.

  4. Questions to Ponder… • Which form of discrimination do you think is more insidious, de facto or de jure? Why? • How do Civil Rights measure up against Human Rights? • What are the differences? What are the similarities? • Which Human Rights are most important to you? • Which Civil Rights are most important to you?

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