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Heterogeneity and Harmony: Neighbouring Relationships among Whites in Ethnically Diverse Neighbourhoods in Seattle

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  • Avery M. Guest

    (Department of Sociology, Box 353340, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3340, USA, peto@u.washington.edu)

  • Charis E. Kubrin

    (Department of Sociology, 409 Phillips Hall, George Washington University, 801 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA, charisk@gwu.edu)

  • Jane K. Cover

    (Department of Sociology, Box 353340, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3340, USA, janec@u.washington.edu)

Abstract

Does ethnic heterogeneity in neighbourhoods create co-operative or conflict-oriented relationships among residents? Social theorists have long noted both the positive and negative aspects of heterogeneity, but the limited research on large samples of neighbourhoods documents ambiguous or weak effects. In this survey-based study of Seattle, it is found that ethnic heterogeneity is among the strongest community characteristics that negatively predict the degree to which Whites view neighbour relations as calm, trusting and helpful. In addition, it is found that Whites in heterogeneous neighbourhoods are somewhat less likely than other Whites to report that they would miss the neighbourhood if they moved away. However, the negative effects of heterogeneity should be interpreted cautiously. Residents of heterogeneous areas do not view their neighbour relationships as unacceptable on an absolute scale. Moreover, much of the tendency for Whites to have low sentimental ties in diverse neighbourhoods is found to be due to the relatively lower level of affluence and newer age of these areas.

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  • Avery M. Guest & Charis E. Kubrin & Jane K. Cover, 2008. "Heterogeneity and Harmony: Neighbouring Relationships among Whites in Ethnically Diverse Neighbourhoods in Seattle," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 45(3), pages 501-526, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:45:y:2008:i:3:p:501-526
    DOI: 10.1177/0042098007087333
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    1. Uslaner, Eric, 2011. "Contact, Diversity, and Segregation," SULCIS Working Papers 2011:5, Stockholm University, Linnaeus Center for Integration Studies - SULCIS.

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