The Analysis of Residential Segregation.

Anthony H. Pascal

Expert InsightsPublished 1969

A review of residential segregation. Dealing mainly with black Americans' housing, this paper considers (1) why segregation is an important topic; (2) the current magnitude of segregation in American cities and recent trends; (3) theoretical, empirical, and policy issues; and (4) a new model of housing segregation. Attitudinal segregation is enforced by white racism, abetted by black racism and class prejudice. A rudimentary model of residential choice is discussed that can aid in explaining how segregation originates, since it incorporates a racism variable. There is a lack of knowledge about the effects of segregation on other social phenomena as well, which compounds the problem of policymaking. Various public policies should be analyzed to determine their relative merits in achieving housing integration, and more fundamental analysis should be undertaken to determine how and why segregation exists and what its social impacts are. Until then, little can be accomplished in healing the breach between the two societies, black and white. 54 pp. Ref.

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  • Year: 1969
  • Pages: 54
  • Document Number: P-4234

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