Intrametropolitan segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1]

2021
United States

Definition

Intra metropolitan segregation refers to the spatial separation and concentration of different racial and ethnic groups within a metropolitan area. It is a phenomenon where certain neighborhoods or areas in a city have a higher concentration of one specific racial or ethnic group, while other neighborhoods are dominated by a different group.

Intra metropolitan segregation can occur due to a variety of factors, including historical patterns of racial and ethnic discrimination, socioeconomic disparities, and individual preferences for living near people who share a similar cultural background.

This type of segregation can have significant social, economic, and political implications. It can contribute to unequal access to quality education, healthcare, and job opportunities for certain racial and ethnic groups. It can also contribute to the perpetuation of stereotypes and biases, as well as hinder social interaction and understanding between different groups.

Efforts to address intra-metropolitan segregation often involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting fair housing practices, encouraging diverse and inclusive neighborhoods, and providing equal opportunities for all residents within a metropolitan area.

Synonyms

The following terms are synonymous with intrametropolitan segregation:

intra metropolitan segregation.

References and literature addressing this segregation form under these synonymous terms can be found below.

Related segregation forms

Intrametropolitan segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

racial segregation

This visualization is based on the study The Multidisciplinary Landscape of Segregation Research.

For the complete network of interrelated segregation forms, please refer to:

First year of publication

Louvain clusters

Betweenness centrality

Disciplines in which segregation forms first emerged (Scopus database).

References

Notes

↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).

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