Sweden - 2012
Is there evidence of majority driven segregation ("white flight" phenomenon)?
- Code:
- RED68
- Key Area:
- Housing & Segregation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
In a study written by Hårsman (2006), he explains that Swedes are moving out of areas with many non-European immigrants. He describes that it is mostly Swedish families that move from areas with many immigrants to areas with mostly only Swedes. In another report it is reported that in Gothenburg, which is the second largest city in Sweden, Swedish families with children are moving to villa areas (Andersson, Bråmå, Hogdal, 2009).
Hårsman, B: Ethnic Diversity and Spatial Segregation in the Stockholm Region, Urban Studies, Vol. 43, No. 8, 1341–1364, July 2006
Andersson, Bråmå, Hogdal. Fattiga och rika – segregationen ökar. Rapport utgiven av Göteborgs stad 2009 |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Majority |
| Type (R/D) | Xenophobia |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Housing |
| External Url | http://www.boverket.se/Global/Webbokhandel/Dokument/2010/Bilaga%201.pdf |
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