Physical separation of communities, such as the separation of Irish Catholic from English Protestants in Ireland during the 17^th century, is an example of maintaining community identity and the broader community through exclusion.

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Physical separation is often used as a way to maintain the identity and cohesion of a community by excluding outsiders or those who do not share the same values or beliefs. This was the case in Ireland during the 17th to 20th century where physical separation between Irish Catholics and English Protestants was used to maintain their distinct identities and prevent assimilation.

Physical Separation of Communities, Such as the Separation of Irish