Segregation and Mistrust Diversity, Isolation, and Social Cohesion
Segregation and Mistrust: Diversity, Isolation, and Social Cohesion by Eric M. Uslaner, published by Cambridge University Press on September 17, 2012, explores the complex relationship between trust and diversity within societies. This 284-page book examines the concept of generalized trust, which is the faith individuals have in people who are different from themselves. Uslaner challenges the prevailing notion that diversity inherently diminishes trust, positing instead that residential segregation is a more significant factor in reducing trust levels.
In this work, Uslaner delves into the dynamics of integrated neighborhoods and their potential to foster higher levels of trust, particularly when supported by diverse social networks. He analyzes various theoretical frameworks and measurement approaches related to segregation and diversity, providing insights into how these factors influence social cohesion. The book also discusses the impact of immigration and integration policies on social ties and trust, drawing on examples from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia. Through this examination, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between social structures and trust in diverse societies.
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Generalized trust – faith in people you don’t know who are likely to be different from you – is a value that leads to many positive outcomes for a society. Yet some scholars now argue that trust is lower when we are surrounded by people who are different from us. Eric M. Uslaner challenges this view and argues that residential segregation, rather than diversity, leads to lower levels of trust. Integrated and diverse neighborhoods will lead to higher levels of trust, but only if people also have diverse social networks. Professor Uslaner examines the theoretical and measurement differences between segregation and diversity and summarizes results on how integrated neighborhoods with diverse social networks increase trust in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia and how they increase altruism toward people of different backgrounds in the United States and the United Kingdom. He also shows how different immigration and integration policies toward minorities shape both social ties and trust.
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