Residential Segregation - Influences On Segregation

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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