GEOG 1HA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Whitehern, Socioeconomic Status, Cultural Assimilation
12 Dec 2016
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Geog 1ha3 human geographies: society and culture. Lecture 19: urban and social geography ii: urban landscapes nov 18, 2016. Recap of last class -- residential segregation -- two key groups: charter and minority -- two forms: congregation and involuntary. Assimilation: a process whereby minority groups slowly, over time, adopt identities, pra(cid:272)ti(cid:272)es, et(cid:272). of the (cid:272)harter group a(cid:374)d as a result (cid:271)e(cid:272)o(cid:373)e less (cid:858)differe(cid:374)t(cid:859) -- e. g. american melting pot perspective: a process of cultural change and adaptation. Perceived difference between groups affects the pervasiveness (over time) of the residential segregation: greater perceived differences = slower assimilation. If differences are not perceived but visible, such as speaking a different language, assimilation is quicker. Behavioural assimilation: the acquisition of charter group practices by the minority group: minority groups start to practice charter group practices. Charter groups often adopt certain practices too. Behavioural assimilation - language and cultural practices similar to charter.
