Many metropolitan areas in the United States, including Kansas City are hypersegregated. Define what
hypersegregation is and what factors led to the development of hypersegregated metropolitan areas.
Steps:
- Define hypersegregation of metropolitan areas.
- Explain how it is a physical or geographic phenomenon that can be measured using social science. Elaborate on
your definition. Do not use Wikipedia. - Discuss the factors leading to hypersegregated areas. Consider discussing the elements that shaped the origins of
residential segregation by race – including blockbusting, racially-restrictive covenants, redlining or racially-biased
lending. Explain how the process of suburbanization contributed to hypersegregated regions in the US.
Consider discussing the historical development of suburbs and the role of public policies after WWII in creating
hypersegregation.