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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>===== | |||
1985<br> | 1985<br> | ||
United | United States | ||
===== Definition ===== | |||
Puerto Rican segregation refers to the historical and ongoing practice of racial segregation and discrimination against Puerto Ricans, both on the island of Puerto Rico and in mainland United States. This segregation has taken various forms, including housing discrimination, job discrimination, and unequal access to resources and opportunities. | Puerto Rican segregation refers to the historical and ongoing practice of racial segregation and discrimination against Puerto Ricans, both on the island of Puerto Rico and in mainland United States. This segregation has taken various forms, including housing discrimination, job discrimination, and unequal access to resources and opportunities. | ||
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Efforts to combat Puerto Rican segregation have included advocacy for policies that promote equal opportunity and access to resources, as well as community organizing and educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the impact of segregation on Puerto Rican communities. However, the effects of historical segregation continue to be felt by many Puerto Ricans today, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to address systemic inequalities and promote social justice. | Efforts to combat Puerto Rican segregation have included advocacy for policies that promote equal opportunity and access to resources, as well as community organizing and educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the impact of segregation on Puerto Rican communities. However, the effects of historical segregation continue to be felt by many Puerto Ricans today, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to address systemic inequalities and promote social justice. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
==Related segregation forms== | |||
Puerto rican segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms: | |||
[[residential segregation]], [[self segregation]], [[latino segregation]] | |||
[[File:puerto_rican_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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==Puerto rican segregation appears in the following literature== | |||
Massey D.S. | Massey D.S., Bitterman B. (1985). Explaining the Paradox of Puerto Rican Segregation. ''Social Forces'', ''64''(2), 306-331. Oxford University Press.https://doi.org/10.1093/sf/64.2.306 | ||
Santiago A.M. (1992) | Santiago A.M. (1992). Patterns of Puerto Rican Segregation and Mobility. ''Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences'', ''14''(1), 107-133. https://doi.org/10.1177/07399863920141006 | ||
Martin M.E. (2006) | Martin M.E. (2006). Residential segregation patterns of Latinos in the United States, 1990 2000: Testing the ethnic enclave and inequality theories. ''Residential Segregation Patterns of Latinos in the United States, 1990-2000: Testing the Ethnic Enclave and Inequality Theories'', 1-141. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203943137 | ||
Latest revision as of 07:17, 16 October 2024
Date and country of first publication[1][edit | edit source]
1985
United States
Definition[edit | edit source]
Puerto Rican segregation refers to the historical and ongoing practice of racial segregation and discrimination against Puerto Ricans, both on the island of Puerto Rico and in mainland United States. This segregation has taken various forms, including housing discrimination, job discrimination, and unequal access to resources and opportunities.
In Puerto Rico, segregation has been primarily based on social class and economic status, with wealthier and whiter Puerto Ricans often living in more affluent areas and having better access to education and employment opportunities. This has led to a cycle of poverty and inequality for many Puerto Ricans who are marginalized and excluded from economic and social advancement.
In the United States, Puerto Ricans have also faced segregation and discrimination, particularly in urban areas where they have settled in large numbers. This has included housing discrimination, restricted access to quality education and healthcare, and limited economic opportunities. Additionally, Puerto Ricans have often been subject to stereotypes and prejudice based on their ethnicity and language.
Efforts to combat Puerto Rican segregation have included advocacy for policies that promote equal opportunity and access to resources, as well as community organizing and educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the impact of segregation on Puerto Rican communities. However, the effects of historical segregation continue to be felt by many Puerto Ricans today, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to address systemic inequalities and promote social justice.
See also[edit | edit source]
Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]
Puerto rican segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:
residential segregation, self segregation, latino 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).
At its current state, this definition has been generated by a Large Language Model (LLM) so far without review by an independent researcher or a member of the curating team of segregation experts that keep the Segregation Wiki online. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its reliability, completeness and timeliness. Please use this content with caution and verify information as needed. Also, feel free to improve on the definition as you see fit, including the use of references and other informational resources. We value your input in enhancing the quality and accuracy of the definitions of segregation forms collectively offered in the Segregation Wiki ©.
Puerto rican segregation appears in the following literature[edit | edit source]
Massey D.S., Bitterman B. (1985). Explaining the Paradox of Puerto Rican Segregation. Social Forces, 64(2), 306-331. Oxford University Press.https://doi.org/10.1093/sf/64.2.306
Santiago A.M. (1992). Patterns of Puerto Rican Segregation and Mobility. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 14(1), 107-133. https://doi.org/10.1177/07399863920141006
Martin M.E. (2006). Residential segregation patterns of Latinos in the United States, 1990 2000: Testing the ethnic enclave and inequality theories. Residential Segregation Patterns of Latinos in the United States, 1990-2000: Testing the Ethnic Enclave and Inequality Theories, 1-141. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203943137