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Serial forced displacement in American cities, 1916-2010
Mindy Thompson Fullilove1, Rodrick Wallace
1New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA. mf29@columbia.edu
Summary
Serial forced displacement, the coercive upheaval of groups, leads to increased violence and fragmentation in American cities. This study examines its history and impact, particularly in Pittsburgh
Area of Science:
- Urban Studies
- Sociology
- Public Policy
Background:
- Serial forced displacement involves repetitive, coercive upheaval of populations.
- Government policies at federal, state, and local levels have historically driven this process in American cities.
Observation:
- The study analyzes the historical trajectory of serial forced displacement.
- It focuses on the impact of these policies on a specific urban neighborhood, Pittsburgh's Hill District.
Findings:
- Serial forced displacement creates a dynamic process characterized by increased interpersonal and structural violence.
- It results in an inability to respond effectively to threats or opportunities, leading to community fragmentation.
Implications:
- Understanding this cycle is crucial for addressing the negative consequences of forced displacement.
- Policy interventions are needed to mitigate violence and fragmentation caused by government-induced upheaval.
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