Activity-space segregation

Date and country of first publication

1999
Israel

Definition

Activity space segregation refers to the physical separation and lack of interaction between different groups of people based on their activities or interests. It involves the division of space into distinct areas for specific activities or groups, creating separate spaces for different social, cultural, or economic groups.

This segregation can occur in various settings, such as neighborhoods, cities, schools, workplaces, or recreational areas. It is often a result of social, economic, or cultural factors that lead to the formation of distinct activity spaces for different groups. Examples of activity space segregation include:

1. Residential segregation: Certain neighborhoods or housing developments may attract specific groups of people based on their income, race, ethnicity, or lifestyle. This can result in residential segregation, where different groups live in separate areas.

2. Workplace segregation: Some industries or occupations are dominated by specific groups of people, leading to workplace segregation. For example, certain professions may have a higher representation of men or women, or certain racial or ethnic groups may be underrepresented in particular industries.

3. Recreational segregation: Certain recreational spaces, such as parks, sports facilities, or social clubs, may be predominantly used by specific groups of people based on their interests, income, or social status. This can create segregated activity spaces where different groups have limited interaction.

4. Educational segregation: Educational institutions, such as schools or colleges, can also experience activity space segregation. This can occur based on factors like academic track, language proficiency, or socio-economic status, leading to separate activity spaces for different groups of students.

Activity space segregation can have significant social implications, as it can contribute to the perpetuation of inequalities, lack of diversity, and limited opportunities for interaction and understanding between different groups. Efforts to promote integration, social diversity, and equal access to spaces and resources can help reduce activity space segregation.

Synonyms

The following terms are synonymous with:

activity space segregation; space based segregation.

References and literature addressing this segregation form under these synonymous terms can be found below.

Notes

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Activity-space segregation appears in the following literature

Wang D., Li F. (2016). Daily activity space and exposure: A comparative study of Hong Kong's public and private housing residents' segregation in daily life. Cities, 59(), 148-155. Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2015.09.010

Hocking B.T., Sturgeon B., Whyatt D., Davies G., Huck J., Dixon J., Jarman N., Bryan D. (2018). Negotiating the ground: ‘mobilizing’ a divided field site in the ‘post conflict’ city. Mobilities, 13(6), 876-893. Routledge.https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2018.1504664

Zhang X., Wang J., Kwan M.-P., Chai Y. (2019). Reside nearby, behave apart? Activity space based segregation among residents of various types of housing in Beijing, China. Cities, 88(), 166-180. Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2018.10.009

Ta N., Kwan M.-P., Lin S., Zhu Q. (2021). The activity space based segregation of migrants in suburban Shanghai. Applied Geography, 133(), -. Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2021.102499

Müürisepp K., Järv O., Tammaru T., Toivonen T. (2022). Activity Spaces and Big Data Sources in Segregation Research: A Methodological Review. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 4(), -. Frontiers Media S.A..https://doi.org/10.3389/frsc.2022.861640

Zhang Y., Cai L., Song G., Liu L., Zhu C. (2022). From Residential Neighborhood to Activity Space: The Effects of Educational Segregation on Crime and Their Moderation by Social Context. Annals of the American Association of Geographers, 112(8), 2393-2412. Taylor and Francis Ltd..https://doi.org/10.1080/24694452.2022.2060793

Zhang Y., Wang J., Kan C. (2022). Temporal variation in activity space based segregation: A case study of Beijing using location based service data. Journal of Transport Geography, 98(), -. Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2021.103239