Spatial Assimilation
Journal
The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Studies
Start Page
1
End Page
6
ISBN
9781118568453
9781118568446
Date Issued
2019-04-15
Author(s)
Abstract
Spatial assimilation is defined as a process whereby, as social status rises, minorities attempt to improve their socioeconomic achievements into an improved spatial position which is primarily dominated by ethnic majorities. Spatial assimilation models examine the immigrants' neighborhood contexts, movements, and their sociodemographic characteristics, such as education, income, and occupational status. Spatial assimilation originates from the concept of assimilation. Many studies have indicated that assimilation is the process by which a minority group gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture and customs. Research has emphasized that spatially segregated ethnic groups will become assimilated into the host society and move into the mainstream neighborhood, demonstrating spatial assimilation. To better understand residential patterns and immigrant mobility, measuring neighborhood characteristics, including racial and ethnic composition, is important to elaborate spatial assimilation theory in order to promote demographic policy.
Subjects
assimilation and exclusion
ethnicity and race
space and spatiality
Publisher
Wiley
Type
other