Robert Park, famous urban
sociologist stated, “The City is a mosaic of little worlds which touch but do
not interpenetrate.” Whether this city is a mosaic or a melting pot, I will be
exploring social difference in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area with this
thought in mind. I have had an ongoing
fascination with urban geography because of the diverse population that cities
attract, and the way people interact with the urban environments that they
inhabit. Although cities provide a great platform for social diversity, social
inequality is an unfortunate facet of any major city. Having moved to Los
Angeles just a couple of weeks ago, I am still new to the fabric of this
particular metropolis, but I do know that social inequality, and by consequence
social tension plays a role in the structure of any urban setting. I look forward to exploring the city and observing the various cultural groups and built environments that make up the Los Angles area.
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