As time passes, we leave the idiotic days where the concept of "separate but equal" was actually a good thing. As we head into a more tolerant future we have begun to see something interesting happen in the suburbs. They are becoming more diverse; regardless of it is age or race. With the improvements in technology comes an improvement in community maintenance. But regardless of these improvements, there can be a subtle danger in the future of these communities.
According to recent research, there has been major changes in suburban populations. Between 2000 and 2010, racially diverse suburbs have increased by 37% and show no signs of slowing down in such growth. This is a much large growth rate than suburban communities that are predominantly white. This is a very positive thing, however, the balance that these diverse suburbs face can be a delicate one at best.
One of my social studies teachers once described diverse communities akin to a salad. You have lettuce, onions, olives, tomatoes, and the works. Usually there is a balance of ingredients in a salad. If you start to add more and more of one ingredient, the balance is broken. That is akin to the danger that diverse communities face. The diversity can break from too much emigration and become a segregated community once again.
So, what do these communities need to do to try and maintain this diversity? Well, it's not easy, but a major part of it is that people need to care about the community and actually try and maintain a sense of place for people. There are groups all around the nation that have been growing that seek to maintain this balance.
It is good to see that these diverse suburbs are growing. New cultures bring new ideas and with the mix can bring some major good changes. However, people have to keep an eye out, lest these diverse suburbs flip the opposite way and become segregated communities, never to go back the other way.
According to recent research, there has been major changes in suburban populations. Between 2000 and 2010, racially diverse suburbs have increased by 37% and show no signs of slowing down in such growth. This is a much large growth rate than suburban communities that are predominantly white. This is a very positive thing, however, the balance that these diverse suburbs face can be a delicate one at best.
One of my social studies teachers once described diverse communities akin to a salad. You have lettuce, onions, olives, tomatoes, and the works. Usually there is a balance of ingredients in a salad. If you start to add more and more of one ingredient, the balance is broken. That is akin to the danger that diverse communities face. The diversity can break from too much emigration and become a segregated community once again.
So, what do these communities need to do to try and maintain this diversity? Well, it's not easy, but a major part of it is that people need to care about the community and actually try and maintain a sense of place for people. There are groups all around the nation that have been growing that seek to maintain this balance.
It is good to see that these diverse suburbs are growing. New cultures bring new ideas and with the mix can bring some major good changes. However, people have to keep an eye out, lest these diverse suburbs flip the opposite way and become segregated communities, never to go back the other way.
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