Summary

1)Southern racist politicians framed their defense of racial segregation through the language of law and order to achieve several special advantages. By using this choice of words, they sought to legitimize racial separation. Politicians used the language of law and order to present racial segregation as a necessary and orderly arrangement. They argued that separate but equal facilities and services were essential to maintaining public safety and preventing crime. Politicians portrayed racial segregation as a means to preserve traditional social norms and prevent social unrest. By using this narrative, they sought to capitalize on white anxieties and reinforce the idea that segregation was necessary to preserve a sense of order and respectability in society.
2)Some argue that the Southern Strategy is still influencing American politics today. One example of this influence is the Republican Party's continued focus on social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage, which are often seen as more important to conservative voters in the South than they are to voters in other parts of the country.