Abstract
This article aims to develop a theoretical reflection on theprocess of urbanization and sociospatial segregation. Dueto the historical and theoretical complexity, the constantdebates about sociospatial segregation that occur in societybring to the fore the counterfunctions inherent to theurbanization process of cities. This process is intimatelylinked to the acceleration of industrialization in both bringconsequences to the quality of life of the population, invarious aspects. The urbanization process, the result of aconcentration of urban mass, intensified the disputes in theurban space, fostering social inequalities, aggravated byinadequate conditions of access to the means of collectiveconsumption.