Catchment area segregation

2017
australia

Catchment area segregation refers to the practice of dividing a geographic area into smaller sections or zones based on certain criteria, such as demographics or socio-economic status. This segregation can lead to disparities in the provision of resources and services, such as education or healthcare, within different catchment areas. It can also contribute to the perpetuation of inequality and social exclusion within a community. Efforts to address catchment area segregation may involve policies aimed at promoting equitable access to services and opportunities for all residents, regardless of where they live.

Further reading

Bernelius V.; Vilkama K. (2019) "Pupils on the move: School catchment area segregation and residential mobility of urban families", Urban Studies, 56(15), pp. 3095-3116. SAGE Publications Ltd. DOI: 10.1177/0042098019848999

Rowe E.E.; Lubienski C. (2017) "Shopping for schools or shopping for peers: public schools and catchment area segregation", Journal of Education Policy, 32(3), pp. 340-356. Routledge. DOI: 10.1080/02680939.2016.1263363