Studies have shown that the continuation of residential segregation of blacks from whites is primarily a product of:

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Studies have found that resistance from white individuals and communities to residential integration has been a significant contributor to the continuation of residential segregation between blacks and whites. This resistance can take the form of discriminatory housing practices, such as redlining or steering, as well as more covert forms of racism such as the "not in my backyard" mentality. Blacks expressing a preference to live among other blacks does not fully explain the persistence of segregation, as it fails to address the systemic barriers and discrimination they face in accessing housing options in majority white areas. Sociocultural practices of blacks are not a significant contributing factor to residential segregation, as these practices differ greatly among individuals and communities and do not universally impact where people live. While government policies have historically enforced segregation, the impact of these policies has been greatly reduced in recent decades and is no longer the primary cause of residential segregation.

Studies Have Shown That the Continuation of Residential Segregation of Blacks