Latino segregation

Date and country of first publication

1996
United States

Definition

Latino segregation refers to the separation and isolation of Latino individuals or communities from the rest of society based on their ethnic or cultural background. This can manifest in various forms, including residential segregation, educational segregation, workplace segregation, and social segregation.

Residential segregation occurs when Latino individuals or families are concentrated in specific neighborhoods or areas within a city or region, often due to socioeconomic factors, discrimination, or cultural preferences. This can lead to unequal access to quality housing, resources, and opportunities.

Educational segregation refers to the separation of Latino students into schools or educational systems that are predominantly Latino, resulting in limited diversity and potentially unequal access to quality education. This can be influenced by factors such as socio-economic status, language barriers, and discrimination.

Workplace segregation occurs when Latino individuals are concentrated in specific industries or sectors, often in lower-paying jobs with limited opportunities for advancement. This can result from discrimination, limited access to education and professional networks, and other systemic barriers.

Social segregation refers to the limited interaction and integration of Latino individuals or communities with the broader society. This can lead to isolation, exclusion, and limited access to social and economic opportunities.

Latino segregation can be influenced by historical factors, such as colonization and the legacy of slavery, as well as ongoing structural inequalities and systemic discrimination. It perpetuates inequalities and reinforces stereotypes, hindering social cohesion and the full integration of Latino individuals into society.

Efforts to address Latino segregation involve promoting policies and initiatives that aim to increase diversity, equality, and integration in housing, education, workplace, and communities. These include fair housing policies, equitable educational opportunities, anti-discrimination laws, and initiatives to promote cultural exchange and understanding.

Notes

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Further reading

Frey W.H.; Farley R. (1996) "Latino, Asian, and black segregation in U.S. metropolitan areas: Are multiethnic metros different?", Demography, 33(1), pp. 35-50. Duke University Press. DOI: 10.2307/2061712

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. DOI: 10.4324/9780203943137

McCormick J.; Ayala C.J. (2007) "Felícita "La Prieta" Méndez (1916 1998) and the end of Latino school segregation in California", Centro Journal, 19(2), pp. 12-35. . DOI: [1]

Pearson-Merkowitz S. (2012) "Aqui No Hay Oportunidades: Latino Segregation and the Keys to Political Participation", Politics and Policy, 40(2), pp. 258-295. . DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-1346.2012.00349.x

Anderson K.F.; Fullerton A.S. (2014) "Residential Segregation, Health, and Health Care: Answering the Latino Question", Race and Social Problems, 6(3), pp. 262-279. Springer New York LLC. DOI: 10.1007/s12552-014-9125-2

Lacayo C. (2016) "Latinos need to stay in their place: differential segregation in a multi ethnic suburb", Societies, 6(3), pp. -. MDPI. DOI: 10.3390/soc6030025

Molina Y.; Plascak J.J.; Patrick D.L.; Bishop S.; Coronado G.D.; Beresford S.A.A. (2017) "Neighborhood predictors of mammography barriers among US based latinas", Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 4(2), pp. 233-242. Springer International Publishing. DOI: 10.1007/s40615-016-0222-3

Anderson K.F. (2017) "Racial residential segregation and the distribution of auxiliary health care practitioners across urban space", Research in the Sociology of Health Care, 35(), pp. 145-167. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. DOI: 10.1108/S0275-495920170000035008

Oskooii K.A.R.; Dreier S.K.; Collingwood L. (2018) "(,)", Politics and Policy, 46(6), pp. 951-984. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. DOI: 10.1111/polp.12278

Escaleras M.; Kim D.; Wagner K.M. (2019) "You Are Who You Think You Are: Linked Fate and Vote Choices among Latino Voters", Politics and Policy, 47(5), pp. 902-930. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. DOI: 10.1111/polp.12329

Anderson K.F.; Oncken L. (2020) "Racial Residential Segregation, Perceived Neighborhood Conditions, and Self Rated Health: The Case of Houston, Texas", Sociological Forum, 35(2), pp. 393-418. Blackwell Publishing Inc.. DOI: 10.1111/socf.12587

Anderson K.F.; Simburger D. (2022) "Racial/Ethnic Residential Segregation, Poor Self rated Health, and the Moderating Role of Immigration", Race and Social Problems, 14(2), pp. 131-149. Springer. DOI: 10.1007/s12552-021-09345-0

Fuller B.; Bathia S.; Bridges M.; Kim Y.; Galindo C.; Lagos F. (2022) "Variation in the Local Segregation of Latino Children Role of Place, Poverty, and Culture", American Journal of Education, 128(2), pp. 245-280. University of Chicago Press. DOI: 10.1086/717674