On Putman’s major research on diversity in the US, his findings didn’t turn out the way he had assumed. Even after statistically taking all the variables into account, the connection remained strong: Higher diversity meant lower social capital. In his findings, Putnam writes that those in more diverse communities tend to “distrust their neighbours, regardless… Continue reading Problems with Diversity Part 83
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Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 6
“We had workless men standing on street corners, large families and flats where there are infestations we have not seen for generations. Bed bugs, cockroaches and rats in flats. But on top of that you also have a people – many of whom – who have had no education and adults who have no capacity… Continue reading Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 6
Problems with Diversity Part 82
On Putnam’s major study on diversity in the US, after releasing the initial results in 2001, Putnam says he spent time “kicking the tires really hard” to be sure the study had it right. Putnam realized, for instance, that more diverse communities tended to be larger, have greater income ranges, higher crime rates, and more… Continue reading Problems with Diversity Part 82
Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 5
The council have collected 485 tonnes of illegally fly-tipped material from pavements and lanes. There are 42 different languages spoken in Govanhill, but a glance at social media would suggest that all the migrants in the area are Roma. There are children playing on scooters and bikes, men congregating on street corners, bin lorries and… Continue reading Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 5
Problems with Diversity Part 81
The findings of a major study on the downsides of diversity have posed a challenge for the author, Putnam, a liberal academic whose own values put him squarely in the pro-diversity camp. Suddenly finding himself the bearer of bad news, Putnam has struggled with how to present his work. He gathered the initial raw data… Continue reading Problems with Diversity Part 81
Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 4
If that sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve had the same conversations in Glasgow. Roma people have been accused of selling their children on the streets of Govanhill for sex and, despite an extensive police operation finding no evidence of this, the rumours persist. Last summer, the Roma in Govanhill were accused of stealing and eating… Continue reading Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 4
Problems with Diversity Part 80
A study comes at a time when the future of the American melting pot is the focus of intense political debate, from immigration to race-based admissions to schools, and it poses challenges to advocates on all sides of the issues. The study is already being cited by some conservatives as proof of the harm large-scale… Continue reading Problems with Diversity Part 80
Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 3
Some Roma women rake through the charity clothes bins. New figures show that since January the council has collected 900 tonnes of waste and recyclable material from domestic and commercial premises in Govanhill. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240819 [user-submitted-posts]
Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 2
Figures obtained by the BBC show that of a study of 310 local Roma people, most were working but that more than a third were receiving less than the minimum wage. Govanhill has one of the largest concentrations of Roma people in the UK. Local organisation, Community Renewal, received funding from the People’s Health Trust… Continue reading Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 2
Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 1
The company looking after clothing bins in the Govanhill area said thefts had become so commonplace it was forced to change the specifications on the containers. Peter Page of Nathans Waste Savers said both thefts and vandalism costs his firm £400,000 a year. He explained: “We see local people stealing for their own benefit and… Continue reading Govanhill is a Disgrace Part 1