Ethnic group segregation

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united kingdom

Ethnic group segregation refers to the social, economic, and political separation of different ethnic groups within a society. This separation can occur through various means, such as residential segregation, educational segregation, and employment segregation.

Residential segregation occurs when members of different ethnic groups live in separate neighborhoods or regions within a city or country. This can result from historical factors, economic disparities, or government policies. Residential segregation often leads to limited interaction and social integration between different ethnic groups and can perpetuate inequalities in access to resources and opportunities.

Educational segregation refers to the separation of students from different ethnic backgrounds into different schools or classrooms. This can occur through explicit policies or through de facto segregation resulting from residential patterns. Educational segregation can affect the quality of education available to different ethnic groups and can contribute to unequal outcomes in terms of academic achievement and future opportunities.

Employment segregation refers to the concentration of different ethnic groups in different industries, occupations, or levels of employment. This can result from historical patterns, discrimination, or social networks. Employment segregation can lead to unequal access to economic opportunities, lower wages, and limited career advancement for certain ethnic groups.

Ethnic group segregation can have negative effects on society as a whole. It can perpetuate social inequalities, limit social mobility, and create barriers to integration and harmony among different ethnic groups. It is important for societies to actively work towards reducing and eliminating ethnic group segregation through policies and initiatives that promote equal access to housing, education, and employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their ethnic background.

Further reading

Sacks M.P. (2011) "The Puerto Rican effect on Hispanic residential segregation: A study of the Hartford and Springfield metro areas in national perspective", Latino Studies, 9(1), pp. 87-105. . DOI: 10.1057/lst.2011.1

Manley D.; Johnston R.; Jones K. (2019) "Decomposing Multi Level Ethnic Segregation in Auckland, New Zealand, 2001 2013: Segregation Intensity for Multiple Groups at Multiple Scales", Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 110(3), pp. 319-338. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. DOI: 10.1111/tesg.12314

Sinitsyna A.; Torpan K.; Eamets R.; Tammaru T. (2021) "Overlap between industrial niching and workplace segregation: Role of immigration policy, culture and country of origin", Social Inclusion, 9(2), pp. 179-191. Cogitatio Press. DOI: 10.17645/si.v9i2.3640

Blatchford P.; Baines E.; Pellegrini A. (2003) "The social context of school playground games: Sex and ethnic differences, and changes over time after entry to junior school", British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 21(4), pp. 481-505. . DOI: 10.1348/026151003322535183

Forrest J.; Poulsen M.; Johnston R. (2006) "A "multicultural model" of the spatial assimilation of ethnic minority groups in Australia's major immigrant receiving cities", Urban Geography, 27(5), pp. 441-463. . DOI: 10.2747/0272-3638.27.5.441