Problems of Social mixing

Question 1

Lees,L.2007

Answer 1

• Cohesion is more likely to be achieved in social homogeneous
• When there are marked economic, social and cultural differences between residents, residents have been found to withdraw rather than mix
• Cities now have a growing interest in marketing themselves as being built on a foundation of “inclusive” neighbourhoods capable of harmoniously supporting a blend of different people
• Belief that it will bring about neighbourhood effects.
• Social mixing policies socially construct the middle class groups
• Push the idea that everyone should be middle class

Question 2

Arthurson,L.Et.al.2015

Answer 2

• Living in mixed communities will provide opportunities to interact with people who have more diverse social networks and in turn auxiliary benefits from the interaction

Question 3

Lees,L.2008

Answer 3

• Social mixing through gentrification actually causes displacement of low income groups and it is a process that results in segregation and polarisation.