Empirical evidence of social polarisation

Some research studies state that there is little empirical evidence of ‘dual cities’ (Buck et al. 2002) Some other analyses point out concrete examples of cities showing signs of increasing occupational inequalities (Fainstein, 2001; Kräter, 2004): The clearest evidence of polarisation: Countries with weaker and less universalistic welfare state Countries which have experienced economic crisis [...]

Evidencia empírica de polarización social

Según algunos estudios, se dispone de pocos resultados empíricos en relación con las ‘ciudades duales’ (Buck et al. 2002) Otras fuentes aportan ejemplos concretos de ciudades en las que se aprecia un crecimiento de las desigualdades laborales (Fainstein, 2001; Kräter, 2004): Los ejemplos más claros de polarización:  Países con estados de bienestar débiles y menos universalistas [...]

RESTATE

Project RESTATE As regards social cohesion: Aim Peripheries built in large, high-density European states, in the early post war period(van Kempen et al 2005). They have social and physical problems. But… Are they really problematic? Or is it just a question of improving social cohesion? (Rowlands and Dekket, 2006). Findings MEASURES TO IMPROVE SOCIAL COHESION [...]