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 [...]

BETWIXT

Project BETWIXT As regards social cohesion: Aim Precariousness in 7 cities (Flatley & McIntosh, 2000) and the dynamics which: drive households into poverty or allow them to resist Findings Importance of strong systems of social protection  Employment is not enough to guarantee social inclusion  Good housing and safe neighbourhoods: crucial (Bertaux, Boje & McIntosh, 2002). [...]

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 [...]