Selective segregation

Date and country of first publication

1987
United Kingdom

Definition

Selective segregation refers to the practice of intentionally separating individuals or groups based on specific characteristics, such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status. This can occur in various social settings, including schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. Selective segregation can lead to disparities in opportunities and resources for certain groups and can perpetuate inequality and discrimination.

Notes

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Selective Segregation appears on the following literature

Done E.J., Andrews M.J. (2020). How inclusion became exclusion: policy, teachers and inclusive education. Journal of Education Policy, 35(4), 447-464. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.1080/02680939.2018.1552763