Metropolitan spatial segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1]

2014
United States

Definition

Metropolitan spatial segregation refers to the physical separation of different groups of people within a metropolitan area based on various factors such as race, ethnicity, income, and social class. This segregation can occur through residential patterns, where certain neighborhoods or areas become predominantly inhabited by one particular group. It can also manifest in the form of exclusionary zoning laws, discriminatory lending practices, and other institutional factors that perpetuate the division of communities along social lines.

Metropolitan spatial segregation can have significant impacts on the quality of life and opportunities available to different groups within a city. It can contribute to disparities in access to resources such as good schools, healthcare, public services, and job opportunities. Additionally, spatial segregation can reinforce social inequalities and perpetuate cycles of poverty and marginalization.

Efforts to address metropolitan spatial segregation typically involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting more diverse and inclusive communities. This may include affordable housing programs, fair housing laws, investment in public transportation and infrastructure, and efforts to combat discrimination and promote social integration. By addressing spatial segregation, cities can work towards creating more equitable and vibrant metropolitan areas that offer opportunities for all residents to thrive.

Related segregation forms

Metropolitan spatial segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

urban segregation, spatial segregation, spatial socioeconomic 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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