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Efforts to address immigrant settlement segregation often involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting integration, diversity, and equal opportunities. These can include affordable housing initiatives, anti-discrimination laws, language and cultural programs, job training, and community outreach. The goal is to create inclusive and diverse communities that foster social cohesion, mutual understanding, and equal access to resources and opportunities for all residents, regardless of their immigrant status. | Efforts to address immigrant settlement segregation often involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting integration, diversity, and equal opportunities. These can include affordable housing initiatives, anti-discrimination laws, language and cultural programs, job training, and community outreach. The goal is to create inclusive and diverse communities that foster social cohesion, mutual understanding, and equal access to resources and opportunities for all residents, regardless of their immigrant status. | ||
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==Immigrant | ==Immigrant settlement segregation appears in the following literature== | ||
Panori A., Psycharis Y., Ballas D. (2019 | Panori A., Psycharis Y., Ballas D. (2019). Spatial segregation and migration in the city of Athens: Investigating the evolution of urban socio spatial immigrant structures. ''Population, Space and Place'', ''25''(5), -. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1002/psp.2209 | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 25 September 2024
Date and country of first publication[1]
2019
Greece
Definition
Immigrant settlement segregation refers to the practice of isolating immigrants or specific immigrant groups into certain neighborhoods or areas, often leading to the formation of homogeneous communities. This segregation can occur due to a variety of factors, such as economic disparities, cultural differences, language barriers, or discriminatory policies.
In some cases, immigrant settlement segregation is a result of self-segregation, where immigrants choose to live near others from their own culture or country of origin. This may provide a sense of familiarity, support, and opportunities to maintain cultural traditions and customs. However, it can also limit social integration and interaction with the broader society.
On the other hand, forced or institutionalized segregation can occur as a result of discriminatory practices, such as restrictive housing policies, discriminatory lending practices, or biased zoning regulations. These practices can perpetuate inequality, limit access to quality housing, education, healthcare, and job opportunities for immigrants, and contribute to social, economic, and cultural divisions.
The consequences of immigrant settlement segregation can be both positive and negative. On one hand, residing within a community of shared language, values, and heritage can provide a sense of belonging, cultural preservation, and social cohesion. On the other hand, it can hinder integration, limit opportunities for intercultural exchange, and reinforce stereotypes and prejudices.
Efforts to address immigrant settlement segregation often involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting integration, diversity, and equal opportunities. These can include affordable housing initiatives, anti-discrimination laws, language and cultural programs, job training, and community outreach. The goal is to create inclusive and diverse communities that foster social cohesion, mutual understanding, and equal access to resources and opportunities for all residents, regardless of their immigrant status.
See also
References
Notes
- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Immigrant settlement segregation appears in the following literature
Panori A., Psycharis Y., Ballas D. (2019). Spatial segregation and migration in the city of Athens: Investigating the evolution of urban socio spatial immigrant structures. Population, Space and Place, 25(5), -. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1002/psp.2209