Minority segregation

Date and country of first publication

1991
United States

Definition

Minority segregation refers to the separation of minority groups from the rest of society, usually based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. It can manifest in various ways, such as residential segregation, where minority communities are disproportionately concentrated in certain neighborhoods or areas; educational segregation, where minority students attend schools with fewer resources and opportunities compared to their white counterparts; and segregation in public services and institutions, where minority groups face discrimination and limited access to services and opportunities.

Segregation can result from systemic racism, discriminatory policies, and societal biases that perpetuate social and economic inequalities. It can have detrimental effects on minority communities, including limited access to quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and political representation. Segregation can also contribute to the perpetuation of stereotypes, cultural isolation, and the erosion of community cohesion.

Efforts to address minority segregation often involve policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. These may include desegregation initiatives, affordable housing policies, affirmative action programs, and educational reforms. Additionally, promoting equal access to resources, breaking down barriers to mobility, and challenging biased attitudes and stereotypes are important steps toward reducing minority segregation and achieving a more inclusive society.

Notes

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Further reading

Bickford A.; Massey D.S. (1991) "Segregation in the second ghetto: Racial and ethnic segregation in american public housing, 1977", Social Forces, 69(4), pp. 1011-1036. . DOI: 10.1093/sf/69.4.1011

Munoz S.-A. (2006) "Divided by faith The impact of religious affiliation on ethnic segregation", Scottish Geographical Journal, 122(2), pp. 85-99. . DOI: 10.1080/00369220600917479

Kainz K.; Vernon-Feagans L. (2007) "The ecology of early reading development for children in poverty", Elementary School Journal, 107(5), pp. 407-428. . DOI: 10.1086/518621

Phillips D. (2010) "Minority ethnic segregation, integration and citizenship: A European perspective", Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 36(2), pp. 209-225. . DOI: 10.1080/13691830903387337

Rugh J.S.; Massey D.S. (2013) "Segregation in post civil rights America : Stalled integration or end of the segregated century?", Du Bois Review, 11(2), pp. 205-232. Cambridge University Press. DOI: 10.1017/S1742058X13000180

Powell R. (2013) "Loïc Wacquant's 'Ghetto' and Ethnic Minority Segregation in the UK: The Neglected Case of Gypsy Travellers", International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 37(1), pp. 115-134. . DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2427.2012.01188.x

Anderson K.F. (2017) "Racial Residential Segregation and the Distribution of Health Related Organizations in Urban Neighborhoods", Social Problems, 64(2), pp. 256-276. Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1093/socpro/spw058

De Maio F.; Ansell D.; Shah R.C. (2020) "Racial/ethnic minority segregation and low birth weight in five North American cities", Ethnicity and Health, 25(7), pp. 915-924. Routledge. DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2018.1492706

Kollmann T.; Marsiglio S.; Suardi S.; Tolotti M. (2021) "Social interactions, residential segregation and the dynamics of tipping", Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 31(4), pp. 1355-1388. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. DOI: 10.1007/s00191-021-00742-7