Segregation

Short Paper on Segregation

Length: 500-600 words

Part I Unpacking the concept of segregation (approximately 300 words) Describe the problem of residential segregation in the US and how it contributes to social inequality. Provide at least one specific example of segregation (historical or current)

In addition to the class readings, the following links might be helpful to think about examples:

1. Mapping Inequality (University of Richmond): https://goo.gl/TZfI9v

2. The roots of structural racism project (University of California, Berkeley):

https://belonging.berkeley.edu/local-histories-segregation

https://belonging.gis-cdn.net/us_segregation_map/?year=2020&bounds=74.86%2C18.98%2C-15.11%2C-228.86

Part II: Solutions to segregation (approximately 300 words)

imagine you are in a governmental position, and you are asked to develop a policy that could contribute to solving the problem of residential segregation in the US. Include the 1) objective of the policy, 2) what types of areas/programs it would cover, and 3) how you suggest funding such programs.