Social Class Segregation in Landskrona

This chapter examines the evolution of social class segregation in the city of Landskrona during the twentieth century. The city’s population was initially spatially mixed with regards to social class but became more segregated with industrialization. The study reveals that the segregation of higher white-collar workers increased drastically from 1940 to 1960, with a concentration of this group in new residential areas on the outskirts of the city. Other social groups did not exhibit similar self-segregation, possibly due to economic constraints. The findings align with theories of place stratification and residential choice, indicating a desire for higher-status groups to distance themselves from lower-status individuals. The chapter suggests that the city’s spatial organization, with increased separation between residential and work areas, contributed to the observed patterns of segregation. The increase in segregation among higher white-collar workers represents a substantial shift in a relatively short period.