Occupational residential segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1][edit | edit source]

2014
Poland

Definition[edit | edit source]

Occupational residential segregation refers to the phenomenon where people of different occupations or professions tend to live in different residential areas or neighborhoods. This segregation typically occurs due to various factors such as income disparities, educational attainment, and social networks.

In many cities, certain neighborhoods may become predominantly occupied by individuals from specific professions. For example, financial professionals may cluster in affluent urban areas, while teachers may be more concentrated in suburban neighborhoods near schools. This segregation can lead to unequal access to resources and opportunities, as well as reinforce existing social and economic divisions.

Occupational residential segregation can have significant implications for social mobility and economic inequality. The concentration of certain professions in particular areas may limit individuals' access to job opportunities outside their immediate vicinity, potentially restricting their career growth and earning potential.

Additionally, occupational residential segregation can contribute to the perpetuation of racial and ethnic disparities. Certain professions, such as low-wage service jobs, may be disproportionately held by people of color, leading to the concentration of minority populations in specific neighborhoods.

Efforts to address occupational residential segregation often involve policies aimed at promoting affordable housing, improving transportation infrastructure, and providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities across different neighborhoods. These initiatives seek to create more diverse and inclusive communities, reduce economic disparities, and promote social mobility.

Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]

Occupational residential segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

socioeconomic segregation, social segregation, residential segregation, ethnic segregation, postsocialist 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).

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Notes[edit | edit source]

↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).

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