Sociology
Residential Segregation and the Spatial Concentration of Social Capital
Quick fact
In highly segregated cities, poor neighborhoods often have dense, tightly knit social networks—but these networks are almost entirely composed of other poor residents. This 'spatial concentration of social capital' means that even strong community bonds can't translate into upward mobility because they lack bridges to opportunity-rich networks.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods seem to trap their residents in poverty no matter how hard they try? The key might not be just the lack of jobs or schools, but the very fabric of social connections in the area.