Editing Geographic racial segregation

===== Date and country of first publication<ref>Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).</ref>===== 
2019<br>
United States
===== Definition ===== 

Geographic racial segregation refers to a pattern of spatial separation and concentration of different racial or ethnic groups within a specific area. It occurs when certain areas or neighborhoods are predominantly populated by one racial or ethnic group, leading to limited interaction and social contact between different racial groups.

Geographic racial segregation can be a result of historical and systemic factors, including discriminatory housing policies such as redlining, restrictive covenants, and racially motivated zoning laws. These policies have often led to the exclusion of certain racial or ethnic groups from certain neighborhoods or communities, contributing to their concentrated presence in specific areas.

The consequences of geographic racial segregation can be far-reaching. It can exacerbate socioeconomic disparities, as neighborhoods with higher concentrations of racial minorities often have limited access to quality education, job opportunities, healthcare services, and other resources. Additionally, it can perpetuate racial stereotypes, prejudices, and tensions, as it limits interracial interaction and understanding.

Efforts to tackle geographic racial segregation often involve promoting fair housing policies, eliminating discriminatory practices in the housing market, and providing access to affordable housing across different neighborhoods and communities. Encouraging diverse and mixed-income neighborhoods can help promote integration, equal opportunities, and social cohesion. Additionally, fostering inclusive public spaces and supporting community initiatives that promote cross-cultural interactions can also play a role in addressing geographic racial segregation.
==See also== 
==Related segregation forms==
Geographic racial segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms: 

[[social segregation]], [[racial segregation]]
[[File:geographic_racial_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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==Geographic racial segregation appears in the following literature== 

Austin A.M., Carmichael D.Q., Bynum J.P.W., Skinner J.S. (2019). Measuring racial segregation in health system networks using the dissimilarity index. ''Social Science and Medicine'', ''240''(), -. Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.112570