Ethnic Residential Segregation in Southern Europe

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What misconception did earlier studies on ethnic segregation in Southern Europe often rely on?

In-depth analysis of socio-economic factors

Focus on individual city patterns

Use of local theories and frameworks

Application of US-based theories without critique (correct)

Which thesis has been tested and disputed in Northern European urban studies?

Rural Displacement Thesis

Urban Ecology Theory

Housing Market Hypothesis

Polarisation Thesis (correct)

What has been highlighted as a flaw in the dualist perspective of ethnic segregation in Southern Europe?

Lack of economic determinism

Over-simplification of urban spaces (correct)

Ignoring local cultural influences

Promotion of equal distribution

Which approach is criticized for presenting an interchangeable view of ethnic and socio-economic characteristics?

Choice and Constraints Approaches (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is often mistakenly associated with non-Western ethnic groups in research discussions?

Low income and skill levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of patterns have been understated in previous studies of ethnic residential segregation?

Patterns of dispersal and variation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has notably disputed the polarised interpretation of ethnic segregation in Southern Europe?

Maloutas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do the studies related to ethnic segregation in Southern Europe contribute to?

A consistent corpus of analysis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major issue highlighted regarding immigration and housing policies?

Policies are primarily based on outdated theories. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is criticized for oversimplifying the segregation debate?

Ethnic concentration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a recent trend in Northern-European discussions compared to S-Eu academies?

Inclusion of Mediterranean cases in research (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one ideological justification for measures aimed at immigration control?

Schengen Agreement and geopolitical pressures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant social issue is mentioned as increasingly problematic in S-Eu?

Escalating housing costs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is noted as a common oversight in academic discussions related to immigration and housing?

Tackling segregation without context (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are mainstream approaches to segregation characterized in the context of the paper?

Inadequate and lacking in depth (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is highlighted as intertwined with housing dynamics and urban growth?

De-problematisation of social issues (B) Signup and view all the answers

What has been largely overlooked in the analysis of segregation patterns in Southern European cities?

The macro urban and societal contexts involved in segregation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect has been a primary focus of Southern European scholars in urban studies?

Micro-area analyses of social exclusion and neighborhood effects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What key element remains insufficiently examined in relation to ethnic residential segregation?

The role of urban and housing regimes on segregation mechanisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant finding of Malheiros' interpretative model?

It identifies drivers of ethnic residential marginalization (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do Southern European cities compare to Northern European cities based on the discussed hypotheses?

They have distinctly different patterns of immigrant settlement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor is crucial for understanding social stratification in urban societies according to the analysis?

Market-state nexus and welfare regimes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What has characterized the recent contributions of S-Eu scholars to research on ethnic segregation?

Their involvement in a cross-European corps of analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme found in Southern European cities regarding immigrant groups?

They often share similar patterns of settlement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What has been the primary public policy focus in Italian cities since the mid-1970s?

Rehabilitating the oldest parts, including historical centres (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which Italian city began experiencing gentrification in the 1980s?

Rome (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which city is gentrification occurring only now, according to the information provided?

Turin (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the ethnic presence in city centres of Barcelona and Genoa compare to that of Milan and Rome?

It remains significant as renovation has occurred only recently. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factor has limited less affluent immigrants from accessing housing in central areas after the mid-1980s?

Processes of gentrification and urban renewal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the socio-economic composition of port cities like Lisbon and Athens from continental cities like Milan and Turin?

Affluent groups are mostly located in peripheral or coastal areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors has limited gentrification in Athens?

A distinctive socio-spatial structure of housing stock (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a significant effect of gentrification on immigrant housing access in Southern European cities?

Increased competition for housing in central areas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the S-Eu welfare regimes in relation to the labor market?

They account for a segmented labor market. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What has influenced the alteration of the female role in the family division of labor according to the content?

The steady increase in female employment. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the demand for live-in maids in S-Eu countries?

It is particularly strong in Italy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do informal labor and housing markets play in the context of immigrants?

They function as temporary stepping-stones to stable conditions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do mixed socio-economic areas contribute to immigrant inclusion?

They enable market exchange and opportunities for reciprocity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a low ethnic residential concentration in certain S-Eu countries?

Dispersed geography of low productivity sectors. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What groups are typical of the ethnic populations experiencing scattered patterns of settlement?

Eastern Europeans, Latin Americans, and political refugees. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What pattern is observed in the spatial distribution of labor, particularly in relation to construction and domestic labor?

Scattered with low ethnic residential concentration. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary consequence of promoting owner occupation in Southern Europe?

Marginalisation and housing affordability issues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the construction sector play during economic downturns?

It serves as a counter-cyclical instrument of economic policy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of income group benefits most from income tax relief in housing policy?

Middle- and high-income households (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the dualistic labor market influence housing policy in Southern Europe?

It supports home ownership as a form of security and investment. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What challenge is associated with financing social rented housing?

It requires stable employment for tenants or significant state subsidies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of direct state provision of housing in Southern Europe?

It is hardly relevant. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reflects the impact of self-provision and illegal provision in housing?

It introduces flexibility in payment for those with uneven income. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of state expenditure directed towards housing in Southern Europe?

To support the construction sector as an economic tool. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Housing and Ethnic Residential Segregation in Southern European Cities

Southern European cities face a critical and controversial issue regarding immigrant settlement and inclusion.
Immigrants in Southern Europe are often economically integrated but residentially marginalized.
Housing hardship, precariousness, substandard accommodation, overcrowding, rent premiums, and limited access to social infrastructure are common.
Existing research on ethnic residential segregation in Southern Europe is limited.
Market mechanisms are often incorrectly cited as the sole factor driving ethnic segregation.
The article identifies the distinctive features of ethnic residential segregation within a wider societal and urban context.
An analysis of eight Mediterranean cities was included.
Low levels of ethnic spatial segregation in Southern Europe conceal a critical problem of social residential marginalization.
Socio-spatial differentiation rooted in welfare systems and dualist housing systems is emphasized.
Current urban renewal strategies frequently exacerbate these issues.

Introduction

Housing in Southern Europe is a critical and controversial issue for immigrant settlement and inclusion.
Immigrants are frequently economically integrated but face significant residential marginalization.
Key issues highlighted concern housing hardship, precariousness, low quality of accommodation and isolation.
The challenges of immigrant inclusion are not adequately addressed in standard research and policy.
The article highlights the need for a thorough re-evaluation of the issue, drawing on the Mediterranean cities as a case study.

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Explore the critical issues surrounding immigrant settlement and ethnic residential segregation in Southern European cities. This quiz examines the distinctive features of housing hardship and integration challenges faced by immigrants in urban areas. Learn about the socio-spatial dynamics and the implications for social infrastructure access in the Mediterranean context.