Ethnic Diversity, Social Cohesion and the Missing Role of Segregation
We know a lot about how the amount of ethnic diversity affects social cohesion. Yet, far less research has explored the impacts of segregation. Highly diverse communities can be integrated, with residents from different groups equally spread across neighbourhoods. However, diverse areas can also be highly segregated, where groups largely live in separate neighbourhoods.
KEY QUESTIONS:
- What affect does segregation have on social cohesion, alongside ethnic diversity?
- If ethnic diversity can harm social cohesion, do any caustic effects depend on how segregated an area is?
- What drives any emergent inter-group tensions under segregated conditions?
- Can positive mixing between groups play a role in ameliorating any tensions in diverse, segregated areas?
- What affect does segregation have on social cohesion, alongside ethnic diversity?
- If ethnic diversity can harm social cohesion, do any caustic effects depend on how segregated an area is?
- What drives any emergent inter-group tensions under segregated conditions?
- Can positive mixing between groups play a role in ameliorating any tensions in diverse, segregated areas?