European Planning Studies· 2014Q1
Peripheralization: Theoretical Concepts Explaining Socio-Spatial Inequalities
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Peripheralization, distinct from geographical distance, describes the active production of peripheries through social relations and their spatial consequences, encompassing economic, social, and political dimensions.
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Key points
- Peripheralization is the production of peripheries via social relations, not just geographical distance.
- Theories of economic polarization, social inequality, and political power are reviewed.
- A multidimensional concept of socio-spatial polarization is outlined.
- Implications for spatial planning between metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions are discussed.
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Abstract
The current increase in socio-spatial inequalities in Europe has led to a revival of the terms "peripheralization" and "marginalization" in spatial research. In contrast to the geographical notion of a "periphery", which is synonymous with distance to a centre and being situated on the fringes of a city, region or nation, research on "peripheralization" describes the production of peripheries through social relations and their spatial implications. The main part of the article provides a critical review of theoretical concepts which attempt to explain socio-spatial disparities between centralization and peripheralization processes. This includes theories of economic polarization, social inequality and political power. Building on this, a multidimensional concept of socio-spatial polarization is outlined, one which comprises processes of centralization and peripheralization in economic, social and political dimensions. Finally, implications are drawn for spatial planning regarding the polarization between metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions and areas for further research are highlighted .
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