Neighborhood ethnic segregation

2021
germany

Neighborhood ethnic segregation refers to the residential separation of different ethnic or racial groups within a community. This phenomenon can be the result of various factors, including historical discrimination, economic disparities, and social dynamics.

Ethnic segregation can lead to unequal access to resources and opportunities, perpetuate stereotypes and prejudices, and create barriers to social cohesion and integration. It can also contribute to the perpetuation of inequality and limit the ability of individuals from different backgrounds to interact and learn from each other.

Efforts to address neighborhood ethnic segregation often involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal access to housing and services. These efforts can help create more inclusive and equitable communities where people from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to society.

Further reading

Hermansen A.S.; Hundebo P.O.; Birkelund G.E. (2022) "Spatial Assimilation at a Halt? Intergenerational Persistence in Neighborhood Contexts among Immigrant Minorities in Norway", International Migration Review, 56(4), pp. 1069-1106. SAGE Publications Ltd. DOI: 10.1177/01979183211067771

Drouhot L.G. (2021) "Cracks in the melting pot? Religiosity and assimilation among the diverse Muslim population in France", American Journal of Sociology, 126(4), pp. 795-851. University of Chicago Press. DOI: 10.1086/712804