Local business segregation

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

2021
United States

Definition[edit | edit source]

Local business segregation refers to the practice of separating businesses in a local area based on race, ethnicity, or other discriminatory factors. In the past, there have been instances where businesses owned by minorities were separated from businesses owned by the majority population through legal or informal means. This practice not only perpetuated inequality and limited economic opportunities for marginalized groups but also reinforced social divisions within the community.

However, it is important to note that local business segregation has been largely discouraged and illegal in many countries, particularly after the civil rights movement. Laws and regulations have been implemented to prevent discrimination and promote equal access to opportunities for all business owners, regardless of their race or background. These measures aim to ensure fair competition and a more inclusive and diverse business environment.

Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]

Local business segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

racial 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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