Educational socioeconomic segregation

Date and country of first publication

2017
Chile

Definition

Educational socio-economic segregation refers to the division of students from different socio-economic backgrounds into separate educational institutions or tracks, leading to unequal opportunities and resources for learning. This segregation can manifest in various ways, such as through the allocation of funding, the quality of teachers and facilities, and the curriculum offered to students.

This type of segregation can have negative consequences for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds, as they may have limited access to high-quality education and resources that are essential for academic success. Additionally, the segregation can perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality, as students from disadvantaged backgrounds may not have the same opportunities for social mobility as their wealthier peers.

Efforts to address educational socio-economic segregation may involve policies that promote diversity and inclusion in schools, increase funding for schools in disadvantaged communities, and provide additional support and resources for students from low-income families. By addressing these disparities, educational institutions can help create a more equitable and just society for all students.

Related segregation forms

Educational socioeconomic segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

social segregation, school segregation, residential segregation, socioeconomic segregation, school socioeconomic 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).

Educational socioeconomic segregation appears in the following literature

Calquin C.C., Farris M., Patuelli K.R. (2017). Discussing school socioeconomic segregation in territorial terms: the differentiated influence of urban fragmentation and daily mobility; [Discutir la segregación socioeconómica escolar en términos territoriales. La influencia diferenciada de la fragmentación urbana y la movilidad cotidiana]. Investigaciones Geograficas, 2017(92), 34-50. Instituto de Geografia.https://doi.org/10.14350/rig.54766