Property ownership segregation

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

2009
South Africa

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Property ownership segregation refers to the practice of limiting certain groups of people from owning property in specific areas based on their race, religion, ethnicity, or other demographic characteristics. This practice was common in the United States during the era of racial segregation, where laws and norms prevented Black Americans and other marginalized groups from owning property in certain neighborhoods.

While property ownership segregation is now illegal in many countries, there are still instances of de facto segregation where certain groups are disproportionately excluded from owning property in certain areas due to systemic inequality and discrimination. This form of segregation can have far-reaching consequences, including limiting access to quality housing, educational opportunities, and economic advancement for marginalized communities. Efforts to address property ownership segregation may involve policies to promote fair housing and address systemic barriers to property ownership for all individuals.

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

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