Overview
I will provide some resources from my class and I need you to answer the questions based on the information I provide you.
1-Give at least 2 reasons for why we take a regional perspective on urban inequality in this class
2-dentify 2 distinct factors that contributed to Pruitt-Igoe’s demolition
3-Define and briefly describe the concept of "Racial Ideology"
4-Define and briefly describe the concept of "Barrio Urbanism"
5-Briefly describe HOLC maps and explain why they are important for urban segregation (150 words max)
6-Choose one of the following essay choices and address the question in the space provided. Make sure to define key terms and offer specific examples for your points.
Using at least 2 specific concepts, explain the political-economic dynamics that shape urban regions, offering specific examples. Who benefits from these processes and why?
Describe 2 specific mechanisms that enforced racial segregation in the mid 20th century, drawing on course materials. What were they, how did they work, and what effects have they had on urban regions today?