Changes in the Segregation of Whites from Blacks During the 1980s: Small Steps Toward a More Integrated Society

摘要: This paper represents the first analysis of black-white residential segregation for 1980-1990. It evaluates patterns all metropolitan areas with substantial black populations. The results show a continued reduction in across suggesting that forces aimed at lowering institutionalized have had some effect. next section recounts primary influences on historically through mid-1960s. subsequent points up which evoked since 1960s acted to reduce segregation. These introductory sections will be followed by an evaluation 1980-1990 patterns. An appendix presents 1980 and 1990 scores areas. (excerpt)