Editing Market driven segregation

===== Date and country of first publication<ref>Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).</ref>===== 
2022<br>
China
===== Definition ===== 

Market-driven segregation refers to the phenomenon where economic forces and market dynamics contribute to the separation and concentration of different social and ethnic groups in certain areas or neighborhoods. This form of segregation happens when individuals or families with similar incomes, preferences, and backgrounds choose to live in close proximity to others like them, resulting in the creation of homogeneous communities.

Market-driven segregation can occur due to various factors such as housing affordability, market discrimination, and socioeconomic disparities. For example, if housing prices in certain neighborhoods are beyond the financial means of low-income individuals or families, they may be forced to live in economically disadvantaged areas. Similarly, market discrimination, where certain groups or individuals face barriers in accessing housing or commercial opportunities, can perpetuate segregation.

Furthermore, socioeconomic disparities play a role in market-driven segregation as individuals with higher incomes tend to have more choices and options when it comes to housing, education, and employment. This can lead to the concentration of wealthier individuals in certain neighborhoods, further marginalizing lower-income groups and exacerbating segregation.

Market-driven segregation can have negative consequences on social cohesion, access to resources, educational opportunities, and overall quality of life for marginalized communities. It can perpetuate inequality, limit social mobility, and reinforce systemic discrimination. Policies and interventions aimed at promoting fair housing practices, addressing income disparities, and improving access to resources can help mitigate market-driven segregation and encourage more inclusive communities.
==See also== 
==Related segregation forms==
Market driven segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms: 

[[residential segregation]]
[[File:market_driven_segregation.png|780x780px]]

This visualization is based on the study [[Segregation_Wiki:About| The Multidisciplinary Landscape of Segregation Research]]. 

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

* [https://tinyurl.com/2235lkhw First year of publication] 

* [https://tinyurl.com/2d8wg5n3 Louvain clusters] 

* [https://tinyurl.com/223udk5r Betweenness centrality] 

* [https://tinyurl.com/244d8unz Disciplines in which segregation forms first emerged (Scopus database).] 
==References== 
==Notes== 
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==Market driven segregation appears in the following literature== 

Gong Y., Wei Y. (2022). The Transformation of Residential Segregation in the Pearl River Delta, China: A Planning Driven Form. ''SAGE Open'', ''12''(2), -. SAGE Publications Inc..https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221101053