SURB 5 VIDEO Residential segregation - Khan Academy

What does residential segregation mean?

• Groups of people who separate into different neighborhoods

• Groups of people who live together in the same neighborhood

• Groups of people who are homeless

• Groups of people who share the same house

What is concentration in terms of segregation?

• Integration of groups in a single neighborhood

• Equitable distribution of groups in different neighborhoods

• Total separation of groups in different neighborhoods

• Clustering of different groups in a specific area

Why is residential segregation important according to the video?

• Because it affects the political opportunities and resources of communities

• Because it promotes the linguistic integration of communities

• Because it ensures equality of resources in all neighborhoods

• Because it facilitates access to jobs in segregated neighborhoods

What does the concept of spatial mismatch imply in residential segregation?

• That opportunities for low-income individuals are far from where they live

• That opportunities are distributed equitably in all neighborhoods

• That opportunities are equally accessible to everyone

• That opportunities are concentrated in a single neighborhood

What is meant by concentration segregation?

• Intense grouping of different groups in one area

• Equitable distribution of groups in different neighborhoods

• Total separation of groups in different neighborhoods

• Integration of groups in one neighborhood

What is meant by centralization in terms of segregation?

• Grouping of groups in different areas

• Integration of groups in dispersed neighborhoods

• Uniform distribution of groups in a metropolitan area

• Segregation and concentration in a central area

What is the dissimilarity index and how does it relate to residential segregation?

• A measure indicating the concentration of groups in a single neighborhood

• A measure ranging from 100 to 0 reflecting group integration

• A measure indicating equal distribution of groups

• A measure ranging from 0 to 100 reflecting the level of segregation

Why are segregated communities politically vulnerable according to the text?

• Because their political interests do not overlap with those of other communities

• Because they are more linguistically integrated than other communities

• Because they have more resources available than other communities

Howe are groups often segregated?

• By age

• By race

• By income

• By profession

Residential segregation is important for people because where we live affects our life chances or opportunities: our politics, health care and educational access

• True

• False