Local spatial segregation

2007
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Local spatial segregation refers to the separation of people from different backgrounds or social groups within a specific geographical area. It occurs when certain groups concentrate in specific neighborhoods or areas, resulting in limited interaction and exchange between individuals from different backgrounds. This segregation often leads to differences in socioeconomic status, access to resources, and opportunities between different areas within a city or region. Local spatial segregation can be influenced by factors such as income disparities, racial or ethnic discrimination, and housing policies.

Further reading

Bharathi N.; Malghan D.; Rahman A. (2023) "Ethnic diversity and economic development with spatial segregation", Economics Letters, 222(), pp. -. Elsevier B.V.. DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2022.110951

Folch D.C.; Rey S.J. (2016) "The centralization index: A measure of local spatial segregation", Papers in Regional Science, 95(3), pp. 555-576. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. DOI: 10.1111/pirs.12145

O'sullivan D.; Wong D.W.S. (2007) "A surface based approach to measuring spatial segregation", Geographical Analysis, 39(2), pp. 147-168. . DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-4632.2007.00699.x