Spanish white segregation

Date and country of first publication

1979
Jersey

Definition

There is no concept of "Spanish white segregation" as such. However, it is important to note that historically, Spain had a complex social structure that included different racial and ethnic groups. During the period of colonization and conquest in the Americas, for example, Spanish settlers established a system of social hierarchy known as the casta system, which categorized individuals based on their racial background. This system placed Spaniards at the top, followed by individuals of mixed race, indigenous people, and African slaves.

Although this system did contribute to social divisions, it is important to emphasize that it was not strictly based on the idea of "white segregation." Furthermore, Spain today has a diverse population that includes individuals from various racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Notes

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Further reading

Massey D.S. (1979) Residential segregation of Spanish Americans in united states Urbanized Areas. Demography, 16(4), 553-563. [1]