Interactive segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1]

2001
Israel

Definition

Interactive segregation refers to the act of voluntarily or involuntarily separating different groups of people into separate physical or social spaces. This can occur along various dimensions, such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, or gender.

Interactive segregation can manifest in different ways, such as:

1. Residential segregation: This occurs when individuals of certain groups predominantly live in specific neighborhoods or areas. This can lead to the concentration of certain ethnic or socioeconomic groups in particular parts of a city, resulting in limited interaction and potential isolation from other groups.

2. School segregation: This occurs when students from different racial or socioeconomic backgrounds attend different schools. This can be a result of factors like residential segregation, school district zoning, or school choice policies. School segregation can impact educational opportunities and perpetuate disparities between different groups.

3. Social segregation: This refers to the self-imposed separation of individuals from different groups in everyday social interactions. For example, individuals might choose to associate primarily with people of their own race, religion, or socioeconomic background, leading to limited cross-cultural interactions and reinforcing social divisions.

4. Online segregation: With the rise of social media and online communities, interactive segregation can also occur in virtual spaces. People may intentionally or unintentionally segregate themselves into online echo chambers, surrounding themselves with individuals who share similar beliefs or perspectives.

Interactive segregation can have significant consequences for society, including the perpetuation of inequalities, limited exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives, and the reinforcement of stereotypes and biases. Addressing interactive segregation requires efforts to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities for all individuals, both in physical and virtual spaces.

Related segregation forms

Interactive segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

social segregation, sociospatial segregation, residential segregation, multidimensional segregation

Visualization based on the research

For the complete network of associated segregation forms, see:

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Louvain clusters https://tinyurl.com/2d8wg5n3

Betweenness centrality https://tinyurl.com/223udk5r

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References

Notes

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

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