Unintended segregation

Date and country of first publication

2009
Australia

Definition

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Unintended segregation refers to the partitioning or isolation of groups of people based on factors such as race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or gender, which occurs as a result of various social, economic, or political processes, without explicit intention or design. Unlike intentional or deliberate segregation, unintended segregation is not directly caused by discriminatory practices or policies, but rather by broader social and structural factors that create separate and unequal opportunities or outcomes for different groups. It may perpetuate inequality and exclusion, as well as limit access to resources, education, healthcare, and other opportunities for members of marginalized communities. Examples of unintended segregation include residential segregation resulting from patterns of housing discrimination, disparities in educational outcomes between different socioeconomic groups, or limited access to quality healthcare services in certain neighborhoods.

Further reading

Fincher R.; Shaw K. (2009) "The unintended segregation of transnational students in central Melbourne", Environment and Planning A, 41(8), pp. 1884-1902. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1068/a41126 10.1068/a41126]

Dusi P.; González-Falcón I. (2021) "Second generation youth in Italy and their path to adulthood. Who is supporting them?", Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 27(1), pp. 63-83. SAGE Publications Inc.. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1177/1477971418810945 10.1177/1477971418810945]