Delmar Divide Gap Analysis

Economic Stratification can be defined as the condition within a society where social classes are separated or stratified, a long economic line. Economic stratification is one of the world’s prevalent controversy. Our group has chosen to focus on the Delmar Divide. The Delmar Divide is located along Delmar Boulevard which is located in St. Louis, Missouri this street runs east and west; which divides the city from the county. This divide is based on the social economic status of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Therefore, the northern section of the divide consists of lower social economic status whereas, the southern section of the divide consists of upper middle and the upper social economic status. Income level north of the divide range from 20,000 or lower and double 50,00 plus south of the divide (Article Source). The group recognized that there are a lot of resource that are being put in place to eliminate the divide. However, we would like to partake in the effort of educating those in the community with assisting in …show more content…
Growth within the community will create more jobs which will re-vitalize the unlivable condition within the area. The group has decided to host a Career Fair that would benefit the economic growth of the community and assist with merging the communities. This project would utilize resources such as Better Family Life and Missouri Career Center to help with job search, resume writing and various career training workshop. We will work with the local Aldermen Antonio French to help us communicate within the community and promote the career fair along with providing the resources need to help establish community change. We will advertise the career fair throughout the community in local businesses in the area and do a radio interview at the local radio station to help bring more awareness to the