Influences On Segregation
Current trends in racial and income based residential segregation in the Unites States are attributed to several factors, including:
- Exclusionary zoning practices
- Location of Public Housing
- Discriminatory homeownership practices
- Attitudes and preferences towards housing location
- Gentrification
These factors impact both racial and income segregation differently.
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