The Evolution of the Concept of Segregation in the Thinkers’ Opinions

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor of Urban Development, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Abstract
Socio-spatial segregation is considered as one of the most important challenges for the cities and different approaches to it have led to various theories in this regard. The concept of socio-spatial segregation in cities is one of the most important and influential factors involved in the formation and separation of various social groups in cities. It has increased various types of deprivation in developing cities. The high level of segregation in different parts of the city can exaggerate the poverty and the deprivations caused by it, including the lack of job opportunities, public services and severe discrimination, associated with increased crime rate. In addition, with increasing the intra-class contacts and reducing the inter-class contacts, it will diminish the role of the middle classes. Identifying influential factors in development of social-spatial segregation through various ideas is the main aim of this article to achieve which, descriptive-analytical method has been used. Using qualitative research method and comparative analysis method, the present study aims to extract and classify the concepts, views, theories and definitions on segregation. Finally, by examining the historical course of the theories, it aims to introduce the factors that are involved in segregation in the five main groups and extract the segregation indicators. The results of these studies indicate that five economic, socio-cultural, physical, political and urban management factors are effective in spatial-social segregation, and the views stated in this article have been classified based on these five factors.
Keywords: Socio-spatial segregation, spatial imbalance, inequality, social class, competition, social solidarity.

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Armanshahr Architecture & Urban Development
Volume 13, Issue 32
December 2020
Pages 283-299

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  • Receive Date: 19 January 2020
  • Revise Date: 10 March 2020
  • Accept Date: 31 October 2020

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