Why does everyone use their race here?

[kasuga888]

I think its just human to want to live (or be in a area with higher probability of meeting) and socialize with people in similar demograhic, it being color, religion, education, wealth, marital status, sex orientation etc

[SoulJourn]

Originally Posted by deacongirl

Are you white? If so then I can understand why you wouldn't think it matters, but it does. We do not live in a post-racial society and Atlanta (and the rest of the U.S.) is not color blind and IMO it doesn't serve anyone to pretend that it is. It is a perfectly legitimate question particularly for white parents raising children of color.

but

I agree with this.

About ten years ago we considered relocation to Atlanta. suburbs) We had bought into the whole "New South" propaganda, and wanted a warmer climate.

We seriously could not find a middle-upper middle class neighborhood that was diverse. There we very nice black subdivisions, and very nice white ones.

At least ten years ago, Atlanta seemed to remain segregated. When we asked our white realtor about a mixed neighborhood she asked " Do you want an African American subdivision?"

She looked confused. The concept seemed foreign to her. She was happy with "separate but equal" and we were white. We were just not used to living with only white Protestants. Although that's what we are.

We headed back north.

[kaitlyn142]

As someone who asked for it on my moving to Atlanta post, I'm primarily concerned about having access to certain cultural things. We want to move somewhere that has a relatively large Asian population to make sure that our kids can attend Chinese school and so we don't have a 2 hour drive to an Asian market for specialty ingredients.

[lorilove]

Originally Posted by SoulJourn

but

I agree with this.

About ten years ago we considered relocation to Atlanta. suburbs) We had bought into the whole "New South" propaganda, and wanted a warmer climate.

We seriously could not find a middle-upper middle class neighborhood that was diverse. There we very nice black subdivisions, and very nice white ones.

At least ten years ago, Atlanta seemed to remain segregated. When we asked our white realtor about a mixed neighborhood she asked " Do you want an African American subdivision?"

She looked confused. The concept seemed foreign to her. She was happy with "separate but equal" and we were white. We were just not used to living with only white Protestants. Although that's what we are.

We headed back north.

Many Realtors in Atlanta tend to specialize in one area of the city and they themselves don't know all the options available. I assure you there were diversified neighborhoods in Atlanta 10 years ago - you just had the wrong realtor for your needs.

[coolieandre]

That's not an Atlanta thing, that's a world issue...

[jeoff]

Originally Posted by kasuga888

I think its just human to want to live (or be in a area with higher probability of meeting) and socialize with people in similar demograhic, it being color, religion, education, wealth, marital status, sex orientation etc

That is just one motivation that people have. It does not have to be the dominant motivator. "Diversity" does not always work well, but when it does work, I think it is preferable to the alternative. People just get too used to and comfortable with their own prejudices. You can sort of see that with how some folks use the web now--finding folks that think exactly the way they do to have "discussions" that really are just affirmations of their biases. Seeking out the "other", instead of avoiding it can be a healthy thing.