Abstract
This paper argues that an increase in gated and separated communities is being perpetuated by social structure and de facto government policies. A review of the contemporary literature indicates the development of “gated communities” has become more pronounced in recent years. This paper demonstrates that the processes of social separation and stratification playing themselves out in these communities result from the extant structure of society at large. “Pro-growth” policies and pushes to preserve property values, both rooted in class differentiation, have become a new mechanism promoting segregation, and have been employed by governments, developers, police, and public policy makers. This is exacerbating social ills by creating pockets of economic, cultural, and social homogeneity and widening the disparity between communities.
Recommended Citation
Morgan, L. Joe
(2013)
"Gated Communities: Institutionalizing Social Stratification,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 54:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol54/iss1/2