Racial Segregation Patterns

Definition

Racial segregation patterns refer to the spatial separation of different racial or ethnic groups within urban areas. These patterns can be observed through residential segregation, where certain neighborhoods are predominantly inhabited by specific racial or ethnic communities.

Related terms

Redlining: Redlining was a discriminatory practice used by banks and lending institutions that denied loans or services based on race, leading to further segregation patterns.

White Flight: White flight refers to the phenomenon when white residents moved out of urban areas into suburban regions due to increasing racial diversity.

Gentrification: Gentrification is the process where wealthier individuals move into lower-income neighborhoods, leading to displacement and changes in socioeconomic dynamics.