Overview
In this discussion board, you are going to use the tools and concepts that were introduced in the module to both describe and analyze current patterns and historical trends of segregation in U.S. cities. Please read and follow the instructions below carefully:
For your initial post: Your first step will be to choose a city you want to analyze. You can choose any city EXCEPT for Milwaukee, WI, and Raleigh, NC, which I used as examples in the lecture. Also, DO NOT use any city in the South Florida Metro Area (which runs from Miami to West Palm Beach), as we will be focusing on this area for the second memo assignment.
Second, open the Diversity and Disparities Segregation Data ToolLinks to an external site., and find the city you want to examine. (Note: You may use either city-level or metropolitan-level data, but make sure to clearly state which you are using in your post). Using this data tool, you will present the following information in your description:
A) Using the general data on Ethnic and Racial Composition: What are the three largest ethno-racial groups in the city currently? What percent of the population did each group represent in 2020? How has the ethno-racial composition of the city changed since 1980? Did the city become more diverse? Less diverse? Remain stable? Use specific data to support your description of any change.
B) Using the Black-White dissimilarity index, describe the extent to which Black and White residents of the city lived in separate neighborhoods in 2020. Also, describe the historical trend: Have Black and White residents become more or less segregated since 1980? In your description, make sure to provide both numerical scores on the index (from 0-100), and explain what those scores mean.
C) Using the Black Isolation index, describe the extent to which Black residents of the city are concentrated in particular neighborhoods of the city in 2020. Also, describe the historical trend: Have Black residents become more or less isolated since 1980? In your description, make sure to provide both numerical scores on the index (from 0-100), and explain what those scores mean.
Third, open the Racial Dot Map Links to an external site.and find the city you are examining. Provide a brief description of the spatial pattern of racial segregation in 2020. For instance, where do you see predominantly Black or predominantly White neighborhoods? Do you see any areas that appear more integrated?
Fourth, based on the numerical and visual data, state whether you think the city is highly segregated, moderately segregated, or not very segregated. Explain what evidence supports this claim
This is the tool for it
.https://s4.ad.brown.edu/projects/diversity/segrega...