CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE TERM SOCIO-SPATIAL SEGREGATION

Abstract

This literature review article addresses the concept of socio-spatial segregation, highlighting its definition, main forms of research, findings and conclusions of the literature, divergences between authors, and a comparative analysis between base authors such as Henri Lefèbvre, Manuel Castells, Flavio Villaça and Jean Lojkine and a more current author, Saskia Sassen. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding socio-spatial segregation for urban planning and public policies, and highlights the need for an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to analyze this complex phenomenon. The methodology employed consists of a literature review, based on fundamental authors such as Henri Lefèbvre, Manuel Castells, Flavio Villaça, and Jean Lojkine, and the inclusion of a more current author to counterpoint their thoughts.

The analysis reveals the importance of the multidisciplinary and integrated approach in understanding socio-spatial segregation, highlighting the main forms and instruments of research, including quantitative and qualitative methods. The main findings and conclusions identified in the literature point to the relationships between segregation and social inequalities, access to basic services, educational opportunities, and quality of life.