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Adult segregation refers to the separation of adults based on certain characteristics such as age, gender, race, or educational backgrounds. This can occur in various settings including workplaces, residential areas, social gatherings, or recreational activities. | Adult segregation refers to the separation of adults based on certain characteristics such as age, gender, race, or educational backgrounds. This can occur in various settings including workplaces, residential areas, social gatherings, or recreational activities. | ||
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Definition
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Adult segregation refers to the separation of adults based on certain characteristics such as age, gender, race, or educational backgrounds. This can occur in various settings including workplaces, residential areas, social gatherings, or recreational activities.
Adult segregation can be a result of intentional policies or social norms that lead to the separation of people based on certain criteria. For example, gender segregation may be seen in workplaces where certain industries or occupations are dominated by one gender. Similarly, residential segregation may occur when certain neighborhoods primarily attract people of a particular race or socioeconomic status.
While some may argue that adult segregation can be beneficial in terms of creating communities with shared interests or providing safe spaces, it can also perpetuate inequalities and hinder social integration. Adult segregation may limit opportunities for interaction, exchange of ideas, and diversity, which are crucial for societal growth and understanding.
Efforts to reduce adult segregation often involve policies promoting diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and addressing biases and prejudices. Encouraging positive interactions, fostering dialogue, and creating inclusive spaces can help break down barriers and promote a more integrated society.
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- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
Further reading
Schlegel A. (2011) "Adolescent Ties to Adult Communities: The Intersection of Culture and Development", Bridging Cultural and Developmental Approaches to Psychology: New Syntheses in Theory, Research, and Policy, -. Oxford University Press. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195383430.003.0007 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195383430.003.0007]
Das Gupta D.; Wong D.W.S. (2022) "Changing Age Segregation in the US: 1990 to 2010", Research on Aging, 44(9-10), pp. 669-681. SAGE Publications Inc.. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1177/01640275221074398 10.1177/01640275221074398]