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1Department of Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Laurentide Hall, Whitewater, WI, 53190, USA. zhangw@uww.edu.
Demography
|October 26, 2016
Summary
Racial integration is expanding beyond diverse cities. This study reveals that the presence of Hispanic and Asian populations influences Black-White segregation across various U.S. metropolitan areas, indicating new integration patterns.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
- Demography
Background:
- The emergence of "global neighborhoods" with integrated Black, White, Hispanic, and Asian residents was previously noted in diverse metropolitan centers.
- This study investigates if similar integration processes occur in less diverse areas across the U.S.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine neighborhood change and racial integration in diverse and less diverse metropolitan regions.
- To understand the impact of Hispanic and Asian populations on Black-White segregation nationwide.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of metropolitan regions into four types: white, white/black, white/Hispanic/Asian, and multiethnic.
- Analysis of neighborhood composition and trajectories of change across these region types.
Main Results:
- Similar neighborhood change trajectories were observed across different metropolitan region types.
- The presence of Hispanic and Asian populations significantly affects Black-White segregation nationwide.
Conclusions:
- Racial integration patterns are evolving beyond highly diverse urban centers.
- Hispanic and Asian demographic shifts play a crucial role in shaping contemporary U.S. residential segregation dynamics.
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