Asian segregation

1978
united kingdom

Asian segregation refers to the practice of separating people of Asian descent from other racial or ethnic groups, often through the use of laws, policies, or social norms. This can manifest in various ways, such as assigning Asian individuals to certain neighborhoods, schools, or workplaces, or denying them access to certain facilities or resources.

Historically, Asian segregation has been a common practice in many parts of the world, including the United States, where Asian immigrants were often subjected to discriminatory laws and practices that limited their opportunities and confined them to certain areas of cities.

Today, while formal segregation based on race is illegal in many countries, there are still instances of informal segregation or discrimination against Asian individuals. This can manifest in the form of racial profiling, stereotyping, or exclusion from certain social or professional circles.

Efforts to combat Asian segregation include promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, challenging stereotypes and biases, and advocating for policies that promote equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their racial or ethnic background.

Further reading

De la Roca J.; Ellen I.G.; O'Regan K.M. (2014) "Race and neighborhoods in the 21st century: What does segregation mean today?", Regional Science and Urban Economics, 47(1), pp. 138-151. Elsevier. DOI: 10.1016/j.regsciurbeco.2013.09.006

Anderson K.F.; Simburger D. (2022) "Racial/Ethnic Residential Segregation, Poor Self rated Health, and the Moderating Role of Immigration", Race and Social Problems, 14(2), pp. 131-149. Springer. DOI: 10.1007/s12552-021-09345-0

Crowell A.; Fossett M. (2022) "Metropolitan racial residential segregation in the United States: A microlevel and cross context analysis of Black, Latino, and Asian segregation", Demographic Research, 46(), pp. 217-260. Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research. DOI: 10.4054/DEMRES.2022.46.8

Massey D.S.; Tannen J. (2018) "Suburbanization and segregation in the United States: 1970 2010", Ethnic and Racial Studies, 41(9), pp. 1594-1611. Routledge. DOI: 10.1080/01419870.2017.1312010

Rugh J.S.; Massey D.S. (2013) "Segregation in post civil rights America : Stalled integration or end of the segregated century?", Du Bois Review, 11(2), pp. 205-232. Cambridge University Press. DOI: 10.1017/S1742058X13000180

Hao L.; Fong E. (2011) "Linking dichotomous segregation with multi group segregation: Weighted segregation ratios in selected U.S. metropolitan areas", Social Science Research, 40(1), pp. 379-391. . DOI: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2010.05.005

Rugh J.S.; Massey D.S. (2010) "Racial segregation and the American foreclosure crisis", American Sociological Review, 75(5), pp. 629-651. . DOI: 10.1177/0003122410380868

Iceland J. (2004) "Beyond Black and White Metropolitan residential segregation in multi ethnic America", Social Science Research, 33(2), pp. 248-271. Academic Press Inc.. DOI: 10.1016/S0049-089X(03)00056-5

Charles C.Z. (2003) "The Dynamics of Racial Residential Segregation", Annual Review of Sociology, 29(), pp. 167-207. . DOI: 10.1146/annurev.soc.29.010202.100002

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Reardon S.F.; Yun J.T. (2001) "Suburban racial change and suburban school segregation, 1987 95", Sociology of Education, 74(2), pp. 79-101. American Sociological Association. DOI: 10.2307/2673164

Frey W.H.; Farley R. (1996) "Latino, Asian, and black segregation in U.S. metropolitan areas: Are multiethnic metros different?", Demography, 33(1), pp. 35-50. Duke University Press. DOI: 10.2307/2061712

Nel E.L. (1991) "Racial segregation in East London, 1836 1948", South African Geographical Journal, 73(2), pp. 60-68. . DOI: 10.1080/03736245.1991.9713550

Boyd R.L. (1991) "Effects of relative group size, increase, and segregation on the earnings of blacks and asians", Sociological Focus, 24(3), pp. 175-195. . DOI: 10.1080/00380237.1991.10570589

Massey D.S.; Denton N.A. (1987) "Trends in the residential segregation of blacks, Hispanics, and Asians: 1970 1980", American Sociological Review, 52(6), pp. 802-825. . DOI: 10.2307/2095836

McEvoy D. (1978) "The segregation of Asian immigrants in glasgow: A note", Scottish Geographical Magazine, 94(3), pp. 180-182. . DOI: 10.1080/00369227808736406