Segregation by Law: The Government’s Role in Creating Racial and Economic Inequality

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In Segregation by Law: The Government’s Role in Creating Racial and Economic Inequality, author Shadab uncovers the uncomfortable reality that America’s racial and economic inequalities were not accidents of history, but the result of deliberate government decisions. Through policies like redlining, zoning laws, and urban renewal, the systemic barriers to equality were built—cementing racial segregation and economic disparity for generations.

This book delves deep into how government-enforced segregation shaped communities across the country. From the notorious Jim Crow laws in the South to less overt yet equally damaging practices in the North, Segregation by Law exposes the calculated steps taken to create and sustain racial hierarchies. It connects the dots between housing discrimination, public housing projects, and the enduring racial wealth gap, showing how government policies have divided neighborhoods, limited economic mobility, and perpetuated institutionalized racism.

Segregation by Law isn’t just a history book—it’s a call to action. By tracing the origins of these injustices, Shadab invites readers to reflect on the present and to consider what must be done to dismantle the legacy of inequality and move toward a more just and equitable future.