Editing Multiscale segregation (section)

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Multi-scale segregation refers to the phenomenon where segregation patterns exist across multiple scales or levels of analysis. This means that segregation can be observed not only at the macro or city-wide level, but also at the neighborhood, block, or even household level.

For example, in a city where racial or ethnic groups are spatially clustered, one might find that certain neighborhoods or areas are predominantly inhabited by a particular group, while within those neighborhoods, there could be even smaller-scale clustering at the block or street level. This multi-scale segregation can also manifest within individual households, where people within the same household may have different racial or ethnic backgrounds, leading to a form of segregation even within the same living unit.

Understanding multi-scale segregation requires examining segregation patterns at different levels of analysis and recognizing that segregation can occur simultaneously and interact across various scales. This approach provides a more nuanced understanding of how segregation operates in different contexts and can help policymakers and researchers design targeted interventions to address these inequalities at different scales.