Spatial class segregation

Date and country of first publication

1985
Sweden

Definition

Spatial class segregation refers to the physical separation of different social classes within a given geographic area. This can manifest in various ways, such as through the clustering of wealthy individuals in affluent neighborhoods and the concentration of low-income families in disadvantaged communities. Spatial class segregation can result from economic disparities, historical patterns of exclusion and discrimination, and housing policies that perpetuate inequality. This phenomenon can have significant impacts on access to resources, opportunities, and social mobility for individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds.

Notes

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Further reading

Reade E. (1985) Britain and Sweden: premature obsolescence of housing.. Scandinavian Housing & Planning Research, 2(1), 27-43. [1]

Nesslein T.S. (1988) Urban decay and the premature obsolescence of housing: A cross country examination of the basic economic determinants. Scandinavian Housing and Planning Research, 5(4), 209-223. [2]

Swanstrom T. (1999) The stubborn persistence of local land use powers: A comment on Morrill. Political Geography, 18(1), 25-32. Elsevier BV.[3]