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Metropolitan housing segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms: | Metropolitan housing segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms: | ||
[[residential segregation]], [[housing segregation]] | |||
[[metropolitan_housing_segregation.png|780x780px]] | [[File:metropolitan_housing_segregation.png|780x780px]] | ||
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This visualization is based on the study [[Segregation_Wiki:About| The Multidisciplinary Landscape of Segregation Research]]. | |||
year of publication https://tinyurl.com/ | |||
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* [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== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:17, 16 October 2024
Date and country of first publication[1][edit | edit source]
1983
United States
Definition[edit | edit source]
Metropolitan housing segregation refers to the widespread practice of segregating neighborhoods and communities based on race, ethnicity, or economic status within a metropolitan area. This segregation often results in certain groups facing barriers to accessing quality housing, education, employment opportunities, and resources.
Historically, housing segregation in metropolitan areas was enforced through discriminatory practices such as redlining, restrictive covenants, and racially motivated violence. These practices limited where individuals from marginalized communities could live and concentrated poverty in certain neighborhoods.
Although housing discrimination based on race is now illegal, metropolitan housing segregation persists due to factors such as income inequality, unequal access to education and job opportunities, and discriminatory lending practices. This segregation has far-reaching social and economic impacts, leading to increased disparities in health, education, and wealth accumulation among different racial and socioeconomic groups within metropolitan areas.
Efforts to address metropolitan housing segregation include fair housing laws, affordable housing initiatives, and community development programs aimed at promoting diverse and inclusive neighborhoods. Additionally, advocacy for affordable housing, desegregation policies, and investments in disadvantaged communities are essential in combating housing segregation and promoting equitable housing opportunities for all residents in metropolitan areas.
See also[edit | edit source]
Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]
Metropolitan housing segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:
residential segregation, housing 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 ©.
Metropolitan housing segregation appears in the following literature[edit | edit source]
Farley J.E. (1983). Metropolitan housing segregation in 1980: The St. Louis Case. Urban Affairs Review, 18(3), 347-359. https://doi.org/10.1177/004208168301800304
DeFina R., Hannon L. (2009). Diversity, racial threat and metropolitan housing segregation. Social Forces, 88(1), 373-394. https://doi.org/10.1353/sof.0.0234
Defina R., Hannon L. (201). Increasing diversity and the future of U.S. Housing segregation. Neighborhood and Life Chances: How Place Matters in Modern America, 271-287. University of Pennsylvania Press.https://doi.org/