Latino residential segregation

2016
united states

Latino residential segregation refers to the spatial separation of Latino populations from other racial or ethnic groups within a community or city. This segregation can result from various factors, including economic inequality, discrimination, historic patterns of settlement, and social and cultural preferences. It can manifest in the form of Latino-majority neighborhoods or entire communities that are predominantly Latino, with limited interaction or integration with other racial or ethnic groups. This segregation can have negative impacts on educational opportunities, economic mobility, health outcomes, and overall quality of life for Latino residents. Efforts to address Latino residential segregation often involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equal access to resources and opportunities across different neighborhoods and communities.

Further reading

Plascak J.J.; Molina Y.; Wu-Georges S.; Idris A.; Thompson B. (2016) "Latino residential segregation and self rated health among Latinos: Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2012 2014", Social Science and Medicine, 159(), pp. 38-47. Elsevier Ltd. DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.04.035

Anderson K.F.; Simburger D. (2022) "Racial/Ethnic Residential Segregation, Poor Self rated Health, and the Moderating Role of Immigration", Race and Social Problems, 14(2), pp. 131-149. Springer. DOI: 10.1007/s12552-021-09345-0

Schachter A.; Sharp G.; Kimbro R.T. (2020) "(Can’t Get No) Neighborhood Satisfaction? How Multilevel Immigration Factors Shape Latinos’ Neighborhood Attitudes", Socius, 6(), pp. -. SAGE Publications Inc.. DOI: 10.1177/2378023120921634

Crowell A.R.; Fossett M. (2018) "White and Latino Locational Attainments: Assessing the Role of Race and Resources in U.S. Metropolitan Residential Segregation", Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, 4(4), pp. 491-507. SAGE Publications Inc.. DOI: 10.1177/2332649217748426