In Class Research Assignment – Clarke & Brito

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Social Issue: Affordable Housing In New York City
Why is this social issue a problem?
The rising prices of rents contribute to homelessness, mental and emotional distress, as well as causes,  dismantled communities.

What are some of the causes and effects of this issue?

Factors such as unfair pay, low-income, job availability, inflation of real estate properties prices, historical redlining, insufficient affordable housing units, and bureaucratic housing policies.

Who does this issue impact?

People of color, low-income and no-income families and people residing in shelters.

Key search words: affordable, housing, homelessness, new york city, communities, low-income, red tape, rent

Additional search words: neighborhood, property, shelters

Relevant Source Explanation:
We felt that the articles chosen, related to additional factors that cause the issue of in-affordable housing.

 

Relevant Sources:

Kwate, Naa1, nokwate@rci.rutgers.ed., et al. “Spatial and Racial Patterning of Real Estate Broker Listings in New York City.” Review of Black Political Economy, vol. 40, no. 4, Dec. 2013, pp. 401–424. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1007/s12114-012-9148-0.

Rosenbaum, Emily, and Grigoris Argeros. “Holding the Line: Housing Turnover and the Persistence of Racial/Ethnic Segregation in New York City.” Journal of Urban Affairs, vol. 27, no. 3, Jan. 2005, pp. 261–281. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1111/j.0735-2166.2005.00236.x.

1 thought on “In Class Research Assignment – Clarke & Brito”

  1. Nora Almeida

    Great sources and articulation of the social problem. Double check the MLA citations exported don’t have errors (the first citation shouldn’t include the author’s email). More connection of specifics in the articles with your topic needed.

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