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Urban segregation study traces how history and ecology shape inequality in southern Chile
Segregation is a multidimensional phenomenon deeply intertwined with historical, social and ecological contexts. Yet this more integrated perspective has received limited attention in the Global South.
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A new study of Valdivia, Chile, explores how urban segregation is shaped by history, society, and ecology. Researchers examined three pivotal moments: the city’s colonization, the 1960 earthquake that reshaped its landscape, and ongoing efforts to safeguard its urban wetlands. The work highlights that segregation is a multidimensional phenomenon, yet such integrated analyses are rare in the Global South. By linking these events, the study offers a more comprehensive view of how past and environmental factors drive inequality in the city.
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