What does separate but equal” mean and, where did this idea come from?

The phrase was derived from a Louisiana law of 1890,

Explanation:

although the law actually used the phrase "equal but separate". The doctrine was confirmed in the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court decision of 1896, which allowed state-sponsored segregation.

answer; an active listener;

answer; adjusting and adapting to a culture other than one's own;