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Ethnocentric segregation refers to the separation or isolation of individuals or communities based on their ethnic or cultural background due to ethnocentrism, a belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic or cultural group. | Ethnocentric segregation refers to the separation or isolation of individuals or communities based on their ethnic or cultural background due to ethnocentrism, a belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic or cultural group. | ||
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Rudolph S.H., Piscatori J. (2018) Transnational religion and fading states. ''Transnational Religion and Fading States'', 1-280. Taylor and Francis. | Rudolph S.H., Piscatori J. (2018). Transnational religion and fading states. ''Transnational Religion and Fading States'', 1-280. Taylor and Francis.https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429503467 | ||
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Date and country of first publication[1]
2018
United States
Definition
Ethnocentric segregation refers to the separation or isolation of individuals or communities based on their ethnic or cultural background due to ethnocentrism, a belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic or cultural group.
In a society with ethnocentric segregation, different ethnic or cultural groups may live in separate neighborhoods or communities, attend separate schools, and engage in limited interaction with people from other ethnic or cultural backgrounds. This segregation can be voluntary, as individuals may choose to live with others who share their ethnicity or culture, or it can be enforced by governmental policies or societal norms that discriminate against certain groups.
Ethnocentric segregation can have negative consequences, such as fostering prejudice, discrimination, and social inequality. By keeping different ethnic or cultural groups isolated from each other, it limits opportunities for understanding, empathy, and cooperation between people from different backgrounds. It can also perpetuate stereotypes and reinforce divisions between groups.
Efforts to address ethnocentric segregation typically involve promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their ethnic or cultural background. These efforts can include implementing policies and laws against discrimination, promoting multicultural education, and encouraging social integration and cohesion among diverse communities.
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- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Ethnocentric Segregation appears on the following literature
Rudolph S.H., Piscatori J. (2018). Transnational religion and fading states. Transnational Religion and Fading States, 1-280. Taylor and Francis.https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429503467