American Sociological Association: New Deal Housing Programs Dramatically Increased Contemporary Segregation
August 29, 2020
August 29, 2020
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Sociological Association issued the following news release on Aug. 28:
Housing programs adopted during the New Deal increased segregation in American cities and towns, creating racial disparities that continue to characterize life in the 21st century, finds a new study by New York University sociologist Jacob Faber.
"New Deal housing policies encouraged racial segregation and their substantial impact on American cities and towns . . .
Housing programs adopted during the New Deal increased segregation in American cities and towns, creating racial disparities that continue to characterize life in the 21st century, finds a new study by New York University sociologist Jacob Faber.
"New Deal housing policies encouraged racial segregation and their substantial impact on American cities and towns . . .