Institutional segregation

Date and country of first publication

1953
South Africa

Definition

Institutional segregation refers to the separation of different groups of people based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic status within various institutions or organizations. This form of segregation has historically been prevalent in many aspects of society, including education, housing, healthcare, and employment.

Education: Institutional segregation in education has been a significant issue, particularly in the United States. Historically, schools were segregated based on race, with Black students attending separate, inferior schools compared to white students. Even after racial segregation in schools was declared illegal, other forms of segregation, such as tracking or ability grouping, have persisted, leading to unequal educational opportunities for different groups of students.

Housing: Institutional segregation can also be seen in residential areas, with certain neighborhoods or communities being predominantly inhabited by specific racial or ethnic groups. This can be a result of discriminatory practices such as redlining, where certain areas were deemed risky for lending practices based on the racial composition of the community.

Healthcare: Institutional segregation in healthcare refers to the disparities experienced by different communities regarding access to quality healthcare services. This can include differences in healthcare facilities, availability of health insurance, and access to healthcare professionals.

Employment: Institutional segregation in employment refers to the separation of different groups of people into different job sectors or occupations. This can be a result of discriminatory hiring practices, biased promotion decisions, or unequal access to training and education.

Addressing institutional segregation requires deliberate efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and promote equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic background. This can involve implementing policies that promote diversity and inclusion, providing equal funding and resources in education and healthcare, and addressing discriminatory practices in housing and employment. It also requires promoting awareness and understanding of the negative impacts of institutional segregation, and fostering dialogue and collaboration among diverse groups of people.

Related segregation forms

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

residential segregation, social segregation, community segregation, educational segregation, racial segregation, urban segregation, school 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).

Notes

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Institutional segregation appears in the following literature

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Kaplan D.H. (1992). Nationalism at a micro scale. Educational segregation in Montreal. Political Geography, 11(3), 259-282. https://doi.org/10.1016/0962-6298(92)90029-S

KING D. (1993). ‘The longest road to equality’: The Politics of Institutional Desegregation Under Truman. Journal of Historical Sociology, 6(2), 119-163. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6443.1993.tb00043.x

Deacon H. (1996). Racial segregation and medical discourse in nineteenth century Cape Town. Journal of Southern African Studies, 22(2), 287-308. Carfax Publishing Company.https://doi.org/10.1080/03057079608708492

Kraus N. (2004). Local policymaking and concentrated poverty: The case of Buffalo, New York. Cities, 21(6), 481-490. Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2004.08.004

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