Catchment area segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1][edit | edit source]

2017
Australia

Definition[edit | edit source]

Catchment area segregation refers to the practice of dividing a geographic area into smaller sections or zones based on certain criteria, such as demographics or socio-economic status. This segregation can lead to disparities in the provision of resources and services, such as education or healthcare, within different catchment areas. It can also contribute to the perpetuation of inequality and social exclusion within a community. Efforts to address catchment area segregation may involve policies aimed at promoting equitable access to services and opportunities for all residents, regardless of where they live.

Related segregation forms[edit | edit source]

Catchment area segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

social segregation, residential segregation, urban segregation, school segregation, spatial segregation, sociospatial 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).

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Notes[edit | edit source]

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

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