Patterns of segregation in contemporary Rome

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The existing residential segregation patterns and immigration process in Rome is examined through the study of Esquilino, a multi-ethnic city district in the heart of Rome. Esquilino area has most numbers of ethnic groups and is a vibrant and rich district because of the economic activities pursued by immigrants. Though the immigrants are treated as second-class citizens on several occasions, it is shown that using certain key words often ignites control and conflict.

Italy, Rome, Italy

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Chain migration and residential segregation of internal migrants in the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Internal migration and residential segregation patterns within the Sao Paulo (Brazil) metropolitan area are analyzed. The results show that some of the migrants to Sao Paulo live in a setting that promotes social adaptation and incorporation while some short-term migrants are isolated and unconnected suggesting lack of social support and improper community structure, thus, showing residential segregation.

Brazil, Migration, Internal, Internal migration, Sao Paulo, Brazil (City)

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Identity, migration, and the city: Russian immigrants in contested urban space in Israel

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A study examines the ways in which Russian immigrants address issues of identity, ethnic relations and urban politics in the Jewish-Arab 'mixed' city of Lod in Israel. They do so in terms of ideology and norms on nationalism, civil rights and relations between minority and majority groups as known in their homeland.

Israel, Russia, Ethnic relations, Civil rights

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