Human capital segregation

Date and country of first publication

2008
South Korea

Definition

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refers to the unequal distribution of opportunities, resources, and benefits based on race, gender, age, and other social characteristics. This form of segregation can prevent individuals from accessing quality education, employment, and other opportunities, leading to a perpetuation of inequality and disadvantage. This can have negative effects on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Employers and policymakers have a responsibility to address human capital segregation and promote diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Further reading

Lim U. (2008) "The spatial dimension of human capital segregation: An empirical investigation for Seoul, Korea", Social Science Journal, 45(4), pp. 682-690. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1016/j.soscij.2008.09.016 10.1016/j.soscij.2008.09.016]

Schlitte F. (2012) "Local human capital, segregation by skill, and skill specific employment growth", Papers in Regional Science, 91(1), pp. 85-106. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1111/j.1435-5957.2011.00373.x 10.1111/j.1435-5957.2011.00373.x]