CASE STUDY F
Social Stratification in Dublin As already mentioned, social stratification is evident in Dublin, which can be divided into two very broad, generalised zones by dividing the city into east and west. In general, the wealthiest people of Dublin live to the east of this line, in middle-class and upper-class areas. West of this line, residential areas are generally either working class or middle class. Te inner city areas are mainly working class. Ballymun, which is located on the edge of the city , is also a working-class area.
A Five-Class Model Upper class
Upper middle class Lower middle class Working class Lower class
Te Celtic Tiger era changed the dynamic of social stratification somewhat, as increased wealth led to some working-class areas becoming middle class. Working-class children got the opportunity to attend third-level education and became middle class. As a result, many former council-owned residential developments are now privately owned. However, access to third-level education in Ireland is becoming more expensive and can be used as an indicator of socio-economic stratification. Children from middle- and upper-class families are seven times more likely to go on to third-level education than children from less wealthy backgrounds. Te Dublin Docklands were once considered a working-class area, but are now a mixture of both working-class and middle- class housing as a result of urban renewal.
Age-Based Social Stratification
Social stratification can also be age-based, as people of similar age groups live in certain areas of the city. An example of this is seen in the distribution of college students in cities, with large student populations living in rented accommodation close to colleges and universities. Newer housing estates on the urban fringes are usually sold to first-time buyers and young couples with children, e.g. Tallaght. More elderly residents are usually found in older parts of urban areas (e.g. Terenure).
: Fig. 5.13 Model of social stratification
ACTIVE LEARNING
1. Why does social stratification occur?
2. Describe how social stratification has developed in Dublin.
5.4 Changes in Land Use and
Planning Issues As you learned in Chapter 4, as an urban area grows, its functions may change. This leads to changes in how land in the area is used, e.g. former residential areas can be converted into industrial areas. Greater demands for services can lead to industrial and commercial development, which spreads into residential areas, replacing older housing with offices and shops.
Older parts of the city decay over time as older factories are closed in favour of more modern facilities in industrial estates on the outskirts of
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GEO DICTIONARY
Urban renewal: the refurbishment or updating of an area without changing its original function
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