Temporal segregation

Date and country of first publication

2014
Estonia

Definition

Temporal segregation refers to the separation of populations or activities based on time. It is a form of segregation that occurs when different groups or activities occupy the same space at different times of the day or week. This can be observed in various contexts, such as residential areas, public transportation, and workplaces.

One example of temporal segregation is observed in cities, where different socio-economic groups may have different daily routines. For instance, affluent individuals may work in the city center during the day and return to their suburban homes in the evening, while lower-income individuals may work service jobs in the city center during the evening or night shifts.

Another example is the segregation of public transportation. In some cities, certain train or bus lines may serve specific neighborhoods or populations during certain hours of the day. This can lead to limited access to transportation for certain groups during specific times, potentially reinforcing inequalities.

Temporal segregation can also occur in workplaces. In some industries, such as retail or hospitality, employees may work different shifts based on their job roles or seniority. This can result in different groups of workers having limited interaction or opportunities to collaborate.

Overall, temporal segregation can contribute to social and economic inequalities by limiting interaction and opportunities for integration among different groups. It highlights the importance of considering both spatial and temporal dimensions when addressing issues of segregation and inequality.

Notes

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Temporal segregation appears in the following literature

Silm S., Ahas R. (2014). The temporal variation of ethnic segregation in a city: Evidence from a mobile phone use dataset. Social Science Research, 47(), 30-43. Academic Press Inc..https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssresearch.2014.03.011

Moore W.E. (2017). The temporal structure of organizations. Sociological Theory, Values, and Sociocultural Change: Essays in Honor of Pitirim A. Sorokin, 161-169. Taylor and Francis.https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315129976

Lee K.O. (2017). Temporal dynamics of racial segregation in the united states: An analysis of household residential mobility. Journal of Urban Affairs, 39(1), 40-67. Taylor and Francis Ltd..https://doi.org/10.1111/juaf.12293

Bentley T. (2021). A line under the past: Performative temporal segregation in transitional justice. Journal of Human Rights, 20(5), 598-613. Routledge.https://doi.org/10.1080/14754835.2021.1979388

Liu Q., Liu M., Ye X. (2021). An extended spatiotemporal exposure index for urban racial segregation. Cartography and Geographic Information Science, 48(6), 530-545. Taylor and Francis Ltd..https://doi.org/10.1080/15230406.2021.1965915

Sa’di-Ibraheem Y. (2022). Settler colonial temporalities, ruinations and neoliberal urban renewal: the case of Suknet Al Huresh in Jaffa. GeoJournal, 87(2), 661-675. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-020-10279-0