Lesson 12a - Ethnic Segregation Flashcards
What is ethnic segregation?
Separation/Isolation of a race/group/class by either enforced or voluntary residence in a restricted area
Which factors may influence an ethnic group’s decision to live in a particular urban area?
Social clustering
Access to facilities + services
Employment + income
Access to key entry point
Anti social behaviour + crime
Education
Cost of living
What is an enclave?
Development of ethnic population within region of urban area
Why do enclaves exist + expand?
Gradual migration + social clustering
Uncertain migrants gravitate towards a familiar environment
Which 2 forms of factor cause ethnic segregation?
Internal
External
What are internal factors?
Relate to desires of migrants
Migrants choose whether to segregate
What are external factors?
Not in migrants’ control
Factors which may prevent migrants from entering + living in a region
Give 3 examples of internal factors
Segregation encourages cultural friendship + marriage
Protection from racist abuse
More opportunities to use minority language
Increasing political influence + authority
Give 3 examples of external factors
Out migration of majority population
Job market discrimination
Racially motivated violence
Anti social behaviour + social hostility
What is the nature of the work occupied by immigrants?
Low skill + low wage
Often physically exertive
What are the impacts of low wage work on migrants?
Insufficient wage
Employment exploitation + discrimination
Increasing social deprivation
Families become trapped in vicious poverty cycle
How do immigrants suffer as a consequence of poor occupation?
Struggle to enter housing market
Family becomes impoverished
Often drawn to crime
Which economic factors may contribute to ethnic segregation?
Income
Employment type
Accessibility + commuting
Which social factors may contribute to ethnic segregation?
Access to services (Schools, healthcare etc)
Crime rates
Leisure opportunity
