Minority white segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1]

2018
United States

Definition

Minority white segregation refers to the separation or isolation of white individuals in communities or neighborhoods where they are in the minority. This can occur in various contexts where whites are surrounded by individuals of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

Minority white segregation can occur for several reasons. One primary factor is residential segregation, where neighborhoods or communities become predominantly composed of a specific racial or ethnic group. This can happen due to various socioeconomic factors, such as income inequalities, housing discrimination, or preferences for living near individuals of the same racial or ethnic background.

In some cases, minority white segregation may be a result of self-segregation, where individuals choose to live in neighborhoods where they feel more comfortable or share similar values with their peers. This can occur due to cultural differences, language barriers, or a desire to maintain social or cultural ties within their own racial or ethnic community.

The consequences of minority white segregation can vary. On one hand, it can create a sense of identity and community for those who belong to the minority white population. It may also foster social cohesion and support networks within these neighborhoods. However, it can also perpetuate existing racial or ethnic divides and exacerbate tensions between different groups. It may limit opportunities for interaction, understanding, and integration between individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Efforts to address minority white segregation often focus on creating more inclusive and diverse communities through initiatives such as affordable housing programs, anti-discrimination policies, and educational programs promoting diversity and multiculturalism.

Related segregation forms

Minority white segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

social segregation, black segregation, racial segregation, ethnic residential 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).

References

Notes

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

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