Black immigrant segregation

Date and country of first publication

2019
United States

Definition

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Black immigrant segregation refers to the practice of isolating or separating Black immigrants in specific neighborhoods, schools, or communities based on their race or immigration status. This segregation can take various forms, such as:

1. Residential segregation: Black immigrants may face residential segregation, where they are concentrated in specific neighborhoods or housing developments separate from the rest of the population. This can be due to discriminatory housing practices, socioeconomic factors, or cultural isolation.

2. Educational segregation: Black immigrant students may experience segregation in schools, where they are disproportionately placed in schools with high concentrations of other Black immigrant or minority students. This can lead to disparities in educational resources, quality, and outcomes.

3. Social segregation: Black immigrants may face social segregation, where they are excluded or isolated from mainstream social, cultural, or economic opportunities. This can result from discrimination, language barriers, cultural differences, or limited social networks.

4. Economic segregation: Black immigrants may be subject to economic segregation, where they are concentrated in low-income jobs, industries, or neighborhoods with limited access to resources and socioeconomic mobility. This can result from discrimination, limited educational opportunities, or systemic barriers to economic advancement.

These forms of segregation can contribute to multiple disadvantages for Black immigrants, including limited access to quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and social integration. Addressing these issues requires policies and practices that promote integration, equal opportunity, and dismantling systemic barriers to create more inclusive communities for Black immigrants.

Further reading

Tesfai R. (2019) "Double Minority Status and Neighborhoods: Examining the Primacy of Race in Black Immigrants’ Racial and Socioeconomic Segregation", City and Community, 18(2), pp. 509-528. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1111/cico.12384 10.1111/cico.12384]