Family segregation

Date and country of first publication

1982
United States

Definition

Family segregation refers to the intentional or unintentional separation of families based on certain factors such as race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or legal status. It can occur in various contexts, including residential neighborhoods, schools, community spaces, or even within institutions such as prisons or immigration detention centers.

Family segregation often results in unequal access to resources and opportunities for certain families, leading to disparities in education, employment, healthcare, and quality of life. This segregation can perpetuate cycles of poverty, limited social mobility, and social exclusion.

Some factors contributing to family segregation include historical patterns of discrimination, housing policies, school zoning practices, economic inequalities, and systemic racism. It can have detrimental effects on family dynamics, social cohesion, and individual well-being.

Efforts to address family segregation involve promoting inclusive policies and practices that ensure equal opportunities and access to resources for all families. This includes strategies such as fair housing laws, equitable school funding, affirmative action, and community development initiatives. Additionally, promoting diversity and inclusivity in neighborhoods, schools, and community spaces can help break down barriers and foster social integration.

Notes

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Further reading

Corruccini R.S., Handler J.S., Mutaw R.J., Lange F.W. (1982) Osteology of a slave burial population from Barbados, West Indies. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 59(4), 443-459. [1]

Bondioli L., Corruccini R.S., Macchiarelli R. (1986) Familial segregation in the iron age community of Alfedena, Abruzzo, Italy, based on osteodental trait analysis. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 71(4), 393-400. [2]

Wong D.W.S. (1993) Spatial indices of segregation. Urban Studies, 30(3), 559-572. [3]

Maillard J.C., Martinez D., Bensaid A. (1996) An amino acid sequence coded by the exon 2 of the BoLA DRB3 gene associated with a BoLA class I specificity constitutes a likely genetic marker of resistance to dermatophilosis in Brahman Zebu cattle of Martinique (FWI). Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 791(), 185-197. Blackwell Publishing Inc..[4]

Coltrane S., Adams M. (1997) Work family imagery and gender stereotypes: Television and the reproduction of difference. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 50(2), 323-347. [5]

Taylor S. (2011) Etiology of obsessions and compulsions: A meta analysis and narrative review of twin studies. Clinical Psychology Review, 31(8), 1361-1372. [6]

Rebernik D. (2013) Social areas in Ljubljana; [Socialna območja v Ljubljani]. Dela, 39(), 5-26. University of Ljubljana.[7]

Saleem G., Ajmal M.A. (2018) Work family balance: Experiences of successful professional women in academia in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 33(1), 101-121. National Institute of Psychology.[8]

Ceccarini M.R., Precone V., Manara E., Paolacci S., Maltese P.E., Benfatti V., Dhuli K., Donato K., Guerri G., Marceddu G., Chiurazzi P., Dalla Ragione L., Beccari T., Bertelli M. (2022) A next generation sequencing gene panel for use in the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Eating and Weight Disorders, 27(5), 1869-1880. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH.[9]