The Southern Case for School Segregation

About this book

In the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, "The Southern Case for School Segregation" by James Jackson Kilpatrick emerges as a provocative defense of educational segregation in the South. This extended personal essay articulates the belief in maintaining "states' rights" and the perceived necessity of "separate but equal" schooling, reflecting the contentious debates of the era. Kilpatrick's arguments challenge the prevailing narratives of integration and equality, making this work essential for understanding the complexities of Southern identity and resistance to change. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this document invites critical examination of its controversial stance, encouraging readers to grapple with the implications of its rhetoric and historical context.