On the Measure of Geographic Segregation
Year: 1991
Type: article
Abstract: Although measures of segregation are widely discussed, this paper presents a critical review of several available indices, with a special focus on their spatial attributes. These indices are applied to a hypothetical case, as well as to the case of Indianapolis. The results suggest that if interest is a-spatial, then traditional indices of dissimilarity are satisfactory structural measures of segregation over a data unit. However, if a meaningful measure of territorial segregation is desired, then an interaction-based measure appears to be the most consistent and desirable approach.
DOI: 10.64166/p1b4ca43
Author: Richard L. Morrill
Institution: University of Washington
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2586922734