County segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1]

2011
United States

Definition

County segregation refers to the pattern of racial or ethnic segregation within a county. It occurs when people of different racial or ethnic groups live in separate areas within a county, resulting in distinct neighborhoods or communities that are predominantly composed of one particular group. This segregation can be the result of historical social and economic factors, discriminatory housing practices, or personal preferences. County segregation can contribute to disparities in access to resources and opportunities, such as quality education, healthcare, and employment, for different racial or ethnic groups. It can also perpetuate social inequalities and limit social integration and understanding between different communities.

Related segregation forms

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

residential segregation, area 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).

References

Notes

↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).

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