No, there can be no equality if there is separation. Take for example segregation, where African Americans were separated from whites in public facilities like schools and restaurants. The two groups of people did not receive equal treatment, and therefore there was no true equality.
The answer is neurotic trend of "moving toward people".
There are three principle neurotic trends as depicted by Karen Homey, which develop from a people system of engaging nervousness.The trends are:
Moving Toward People
Moving Against People
Moving Away From People
When a strong centralized government rules over a portion of land and dictates how their citizens live