Metropolitan hispanic segregation

Date and country of first publication

2020
United States

Definition

Metropolitan Hispanic segregation refers to the spatial separation of Hispanic or Latino populations within metropolitan areas. It can manifest in various forms, such as residential segregation, educational segregation, and economic segregation.

Residential segregation is a significant aspect of metropolitan Hispanic segregation, wherein Hispanic individuals and families tend to live in neighborhoods predominantly populated by other Hispanics. This separation can be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, language barriers, cultural preferences, and discrimination.

Educational segregation occurs when Hispanic students are concentrated in schools with a high proportion of Hispanic students, often with limited resources and lower academic outcomes compared to schools with more diverse populations. This segregation can lead to disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes for Hispanic students.

Economic segregation refers to the concentration of Hispanic individuals in low-income neighborhoods with limited access to economic opportunities, such as jobs, businesses, and services. This can lead to socioeconomic disadvantages and restrict upward mobility for Hispanic communities.

Metropolitan Hispanic segregation is often the result of historical and ongoing systemic factors, including discriminatory housing practices, racial and ethnic prejudice, and limited access to resources and opportunities. It can also be influenced by cultural preferences and social networks that lead individuals to live in neighborhoods with others from similar backgrounds.

Addressing metropolitan Hispanic segregation requires comprehensive strategies that promote fair housing policies, increase economic opportunities, improve educational equity, and challenge discriminatory practices. It also requires efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities and promote inclusivity and diversity in all aspects of metropolitan life.

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Metropolitan hispanic segregation appears in the following literature

Do D.P., Frank R. (202). The Diverging Impacts of Segregation on Obesity Risk by Nativity and Neighborhood Poverty Among Hispanic Americans. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 7(6), 1214-1224. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-020-00746-2