Ferguson, USA - Hypersegregation Flashcards by Simrat Dhillon

Q

Changing demographics over time?

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1970 - 99% white, 1% black
2010 - 29.3% white, 67.4% black

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Why is there growing civil unrest?

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Aug 2014 - white police officer shoots dead Michael Brown - not found guilty
Debate about relationship between African-American community + law enforcement
Misconduct + pattern of discrimination

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