Racial positional segregation

Date and country of first publication

1995
United States

Definition

Racial positional segregation refers to the separation of individuals or groups based on their racial or ethnic background in terms of status or position in society. This can manifest in various ways, such as unequal access to resources, opportunities, and positions of power based on race.

Historically, racial positional segregation has been a prevalent issue in many societies, particularly during periods of racial discrimination and institutionalized racism, such as apartheid in South Africa or Jim Crow laws in the United States. These policies enforced racial position segregation and limited the rights and opportunities available to certain racial or ethnic groups.

Today, while overt forms of racial positional segregation may be less common, there are still lingering socio-economic and institutional disparities that disproportionately affect certain racial or ethnic groups. For example, there may be discrepancies in employment rates, wage gaps, educational attainment, and access to healthcare, among other areas, which can all contribute to ongoing racial position segregation.

Efforts to address racial position segregation often involve promoting equal opportunities, creating inclusive policies, and challenging systemic racism and discrimination. These actions aim to dismantle barriers and provide everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity, with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in society.

Related segregation forms

Racial positional segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

positional segregation

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Notes

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Racial positional segregation appears in the following literature

Lewis R., Jr. (1995). RACIAL POSITION SEGREGATION: A Case Study of Southwest Conference Football, 1978 and 1989. Journal of Black Studies, 25(4), 431-446. https://doi.org/10.1177/002193479502500402

Pitts J.D., Yost D.M. (2013). Racial Position Segregation in Intercollegiate Football: Do Players become more Racially Segregated as they Transition from High School to College?. Review of Black Political Economy, 40(2), 207-230. Springer Science and Business Media, LLC.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12114-012-9149-z