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===== Date and country of first publication<ref>Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).</ref>===== | |||
2014<br> | 2014<br> | ||
Netherlands | Netherlands | ||
===== Definition ===== | |||
Unintended residential segregation refers to the separation of different racial or ethnic groups in residential areas as a result of socioeconomic disparities and historical patterns of discrimination, rather than explicit policies or actions that aim to segregate communities. It occurs when individuals or groups sort themselves into neighborhoods based on preferences or constraints without intentionally seeking or promoting segregation. | Unintended residential segregation refers to the separation of different racial or ethnic groups in residential areas as a result of socioeconomic disparities and historical patterns of discrimination, rather than explicit policies or actions that aim to segregate communities. It occurs when individuals or groups sort themselves into neighborhoods based on preferences or constraints without intentionally seeking or promoting segregation. | ||
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Unintended residential segregation has long-term negative consequences for affected communities. It can lead to unequal access to quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and other resources, perpetuating socioeconomic disparities and limiting social mobility. Efforts to address unintended residential segregation typically involve fair housing policies, promoting economic integration, fostering diversity and inclusion, and addressing the root causes of segregation. | Unintended residential segregation has long-term negative consequences for affected communities. It can lead to unequal access to quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and other resources, perpetuating socioeconomic disparities and limiting social mobility. Efforts to address unintended residential segregation typically involve fair housing policies, promoting economic integration, fostering diversity and inclusion, and addressing the root causes of segregation. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
==Related segregation forms== | |||
Unintended residential segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms: | |||
[[ethnic segregation]], [[school segregation]], [[residential segregation]] | |||
[[File:unintended_residential_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== | ==References== | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Unintended residential segregation appears in the following literature== | |||
Stoica V.I. | Stoica V.I., Flache A. (2014). From schelling to schools: A comparison of a model of residential segregation with a model of school segregation. ''JASSS'', ''17''(1), -. University of Surrey.https://doi.org/10.18564/jasss.2342 | ||
Latest revision as of 07:17, 16 October 2024
Date and country of first publication[1][edit | edit source]
2014
Netherlands
Definition[edit | edit source]
Unintended residential segregation refers to the separation of different racial or ethnic groups in residential areas as a result of socioeconomic disparities and historical patterns of discrimination, rather than explicit policies or actions that aim to segregate communities. It occurs when individuals or groups sort themselves into neighborhoods based on preferences or constraints without intentionally seeking or promoting segregation.
There are several factors that contribute to unintended residential segregation, including:
1. Historical discrimination: Long-standing patterns of housing discrimination, such as redlining or discriminatory lending practices, have disproportionately affected certain racial or ethnic groups, leading to the concentration of these groups in specific neighborhoods or areas.
2. Economic disparities: Limited access to economic opportunities, lower wages, and wealth disparities can influence where people can afford to live, resulting in distinct racial or ethnic enclaves. Residential segregation perpetuates economic disparities, as segregated neighborhoods often lack resources and opportunities for upward mobility.
3. Neighborhood preference: People tend to live among peers or those with similar backgrounds, often preferring to be in communities with individuals of the same race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. This self-segregation can reinforce existing disparities and perpetuate residential segregation unintentionally.
4. Housing market dynamics: Market forces, including housing costs, availability, and quality, can influence residential patterns. In areas where affordable housing is concentrated, populations with lower incomes, often disproportionately people of color, may become clustered due to limited options.
5. School district boundaries: In many regions, educational opportunities are connected to specific school districts, which may inadvertently result in residential segregation. Higher-income families might move to neighborhoods with better-funded schools, further exacerbating racial and economic disparities in education.
Unintended residential segregation has long-term negative consequences for affected communities. It can lead to unequal access to quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and other resources, perpetuating socioeconomic disparities and limiting social mobility. Efforts to address unintended residential segregation typically involve fair housing policies, promoting economic integration, fostering diversity and inclusion, and addressing the root causes of segregation.
See also[edit | edit source]
Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]
Unintended residential segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:
ethnic segregation, school segregation, residential 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:
References[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Unintended residential segregation appears in the following literature[edit | edit source]
Stoica V.I., Flache A. (2014). From schelling to schools: A comparison of a model of residential segregation with a model of school segregation. JASSS, 17(1), -. University of Surrey.https://doi.org/10.18564/jasss.2342