Date of Graduation

5-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Department

Political Science

Advisor/Mentor

Baptist, Najja

Committee Member

Sterling, Brett

Second Committee Member

Dowdle, Andrew

Third Committee Member

Warren, Ron

Abstract

This project seeks to investigate residential segregation and the reasons that it still occurs within the United States. The presence of residential segregation demonstrates how the 14th amendment is being underutilized. Currently, there is a lack of research that points to home loan denial rates among black citizens compared to white citizens as a reason for residential segregation occurring. This paper includes a St. Louis case study to identify home loan denial rates between races and arguments for why those loan denial rates cause residential segregation. The disparities in the loan denial rates do not allow blacks an option to explore suburban living and therefore force them to reside in the city. The lack of policy surrounding home loans allows for unequal loan disbursements to continue to occur and in turn propel residential segregation.

Keywords

Residential Segregation; 14th amendment; Race-neutral Policy

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