Essentialist segregation

Date and country of first publication

2018
Israel

Definition

Essentialist segregation is the belief that certain social groups are inherently different from each other and should be separated based on these perceived differences. This form of segregation is rooted in essentialist thinking, which holds that people's identities are fixed and determined by their genetic, biological, or cultural traits.

Essentialist segregation can manifest in various ways, such as racial segregation, gender segregation, or segregation based on other characteristics like religion or nationality. This belief system can lead to discrimination, prejudice, and inequality, as it reinforces the idea that certain groups are superior to others and justifies the unequal treatment of marginalized individuals or communities.

It is important to challenge essentialist segregation and promote inclusivity and diversity to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

Related segregation forms

Essentialist segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

vertical segregation, sex segregation, gender segregation

This visualization is based on the study The Multidisciplinary Landscape of Segregation Research.

For the complete network of interrelated segregation forms, please refer to:

• First year of publication

• Louvain clusters

• Betweenness centrality

• Disciplines in which segregation forms first emerged (Scopus database).

Essentialist segregation appears in the following literature

Levanon A., Grusky D.B. (2018). Why Is There Still So Much Gender Segregation?. Inequality in the 21st Century: A Reader, 370-379. Taylor and Francis.https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429499821-65