Why Decreasing Racial/Caste Segregation Makes Cities More Prepared for Disasters

05/26/24

“Why would decreasing racial/caste segregation make cities more prepared for disasters?”

Cities with high race/caste segregation are much more likely to be internally divided. This makes group coordination, resource sharing, and acting in unison with each other much more difficult. Furthermore, those on the lower end of this division are much more likely to be exposed to hazards. But if segregation levels decrease, then the municipality can work together more and build mutual resilience. This is Why Decreasing Racial/Caste Segregation Makes Cities More Prepared for Disasters.