Integration

The process of moving from a state of isolation to that of integration. Integration can encompass a large variety of social,economic and legal fields. Racial or social integration refers to the bringing together of people from different racial, religious, social and ethnic groups into unrestricted and equal association in a society or organization.

External links and references

• Social Integration and Durkheim (key points)
• Social Integration: Approaches and Issues by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development