For families, the development of new nineteenth-century suburbs meant increasing gender role segregation; for the larger metropolitan area it meant…
A)the spatial segregation of classes and ethnic groups.
B)increasing spatial integration of the core and suburban peripheral areas.
C)the spatial integration of classes and ethnic groups.
D)greater awareness of the importance of reversing the effects of urban crime.

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The development of nineteenth-century suburbs led to the spatial segregation of classes and ethnic groups as different social groups settled in different areas of the city. This was particularly apparent in the suburbs, which were often developed specifically for middle and upper-class families, leading to increased gender role segregation in these areas.

For Families, the Development of New Nineteenth-Century Suburbs Meant Increasing