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Do you believe there is a difference between “segregation” and general separation? Some would argue that cities such as Houston, TX are segregated. NYC would be considered segregated by some due to its many enclaves. Normally when I think “segregation”, I think of separation that is mandated by law. I’m not an advocate for separation generally speaking, but I do not believe that a racially homogeneous community is necessarily racist (given that no one is banned from patronizing).
Would you consider your city to be segregated? Would you rather reside in a racially homogeneous or an integrated community?
Modern NYC isn't separated or segregated like in the old days. Maybe if you get far out into the burbs....where the Russians are, etc.
But NYC these days is pretty much diverse in Brooklyn - which is where a lot of the general population lives these days.
I'd say the Asian community in the U.S. tends to want separation. So many of my Asian colleagues send their kids to "Chinese school" or "Korean school" which are afterschool or weekend school programs where the students are all Asian and learn about Asian culture. They look down on American schools and don't want their kids limited to white people's method of schooling which the Asians look down on.
I remember seeing Asian summer camps where all the kids were of Asian ancestry at swimming pools when I was a kid.
Segregation does not imply that it is done by law. So no, I don't believe here is a difference between separation and segregation when it comes to city/neighborhood demographics.
Interesting, though I must admit “segregation” has a rather negative connotation associated with it.
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Originally Posted by residinghere2007
I agree. I used to see this a lot as well in the Atlanta forums for all sorts of ethnic groups.
People choose to be segregated today primarily.
I honestly don't see the social segregation as all that bad of a thing.
I read the comment. I don't know if Houston would be segregated though it does seem the northern suburbs are predominantly white while the southern suburbs are a bit more diverse.
Some would say that Dallas is more segregated than Houston.
I would argue that. I live in Houston, and my sister lives in the D/FW metroplex. Her kids go to a mostly white school (mainly due to economic factors). My kids are minorities at their school. I do not think it’s possible in Houston to have a mostly white school. Even the richest areas have very mixed school demographics. Even private schools here have a pretty mixed population. And I’m glad it’s that way. I wouldn’t want my kids to be segregated.
I read the comment. I don't know if Houston would be segregated though it does seem the northern suburbs are predominantly white while the southern suburbs are a bit more diverse.
What northern suburbs are mostly white? I can’t think of a single one besides maybe The Woodlands, mostly because it’s very expensive to live there and rich black people would prefer to live closer to town.
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