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Residential Segregation and Intermarriage

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Residential segregation has long been a central focus of sociology and demography. It refers to the settlement separation of two or more groups into a defined geographical area (e.g., a city or county). In traditional demographic and sociological inquiry, residential segregation can be based on race indicating the uneven distribution of two or more racial groups within a city. Segregation can also be measured by income and class. For example, if we take a close observation of U.S. metropolitan areas, we can see neighborhoods with different characteristics scattering over a given metropolis. Some have magnificent houses and well-maintained public facilities, while others are in a process of recession. Given the interaction of race and class, segregation patterns by race and class can be intertwined.

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    Xinyuan “Karl” Zou

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Xinyuan “Karl” Zou (2020). Residential Segregation and Intermarriage. In: Farris, D.N., Bourque, A.J.J. (eds) International Handbook on the Demography of Marriage and the Family. International Handbooks of Population, vol 7. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35079-6_7

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