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Index of dissimilarity (D) |
This is a measure of distribution, or evenness. If a group is not segregated, it's population is distributed evenly across all neighborhoods. D- empirical methodology for measuring the degree of all neighborhoods |
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Index of dissimilarity example |
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2010 Census _ African Americans experience the most racial segregation Then Hispanics Asians experience the least segregation |
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Hypersegregation- Massey & Denton (1988) |
5 Measures of segregation: Evenness, Exposure, centralization, clustering, concentration *** Study looks at places where ethnic groups have 4 out of 5 of these |
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evenness |
similarity of groups across neighborhoods (index of dissimilarity) |
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Exposure/ Isolation |
captures the typical composition of neighborhoods where members live
(index of isolation) |
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Centralization |
degree to which group members live close to the center of the city, relative to other groups |
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Clustering |
degree to which group members live in neighborhoods that are close together within the city |
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Concentration |
describes the extent to which a group lives in a restricted amount of space |
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Massey and Denton Hyper-segregation Findings |
1980-2000 Mainly blacks experienced the hyper segregation after 2000 hyper-segregation decreased |
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Segregated Buffalo, 6th most segregated city in america |
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What causes segregation |
Economics- difference in income discrimination- especially in the housing market preferences- 2 arguments (1. minorities self-segregate) (2.whites disapprove of any minority) |
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Racial Dot map |
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Racial Dot map |
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Racial Dot map |
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How poverty is concentrated in different areas around the country |
