Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
The separation of groups within a society based on race, class, ethnicity, or other characteristics.
Segregation can be spatial, social, or institutional and results in unequal access to resources, education, housing, and security. It often reinforces structural inequalities and limits social mobility. In urban sociology and criminology, segregation is a key factor contributing to marginalization and concentrated disadvantage.
Studied in urban sociology, critical criminology, and social disorganization theory.
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