Multicontextual segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1][edit | edit source]

2018
United States

Definition[edit | edit source]

Multi-contextual segregation refers to the separation or division of individuals or groups based on various contexts or settings. It refers to the existence of multiple forms of segregation that occur simultaneously in different aspects of life, such as education, housing, employment, and social interactions.

For example, in education, multi-contextual segregation may occur when students from different racial or socioeconomic backgrounds are segregated not only within schools but also within classrooms, extracurricular activities, and academic tracks or programs. This segregation can perpetuate inequalities and limit opportunities for certain groups of students.

Similarly, in housing, multi-contextual segregation may involve the separation of different racial or ethnic groups not only in terms of residential neighborhoods but also within apartment buildings or housing units. This type of segregation can lead to the concentration of poverty and the perpetuation of social and economic disparities.

Furthermore, multi-contextual segregation can also occur in employment, where certain groups may face barriers and discrimination not only in terms of access to specific jobs but also within workplaces, such as through unequal assignments, promotion opportunities, or pay scales.

Overall, multi-contextual segregation highlights the interconnectedness of various forms of segregation and the ways in which they intersect and reinforce each other to create and perpetuate social inequalities. Addressing multi-contextual segregation requires comprehensive and holistic approaches that tackle discrimination and inequality across different contexts and settings.

Synonyms[edit | edit source]

The following terms are synonymous with multicontextual segregation:

multi contextual segregation.

References and literature addressing this segregation form under these synonymous terms can be found below.

Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]

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

residential segregation, social 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).

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Notes[edit | edit source]

↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).

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