Analysis Of Evicted By Matthew Desmond

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The connection between poor living conditions, low income families, and inequality of varying groups go hand in hand when dealing with poverty as discussed in Evicted by Matthew Desmond. These issues are often swept under the rug for those not immersed in the situation and can even be unknown. There is gender inequality which can affect every aspect of life, including dwelling. There is also racial inequality which also renders the quality of life. Both themes have a deeper meaning and are connected at the source of poor education and job discrimination. In Evicted two living styles are described, both in Milwaukee. One group of people are living in a run-down trailer park (Desmond 317-3179). The other group, living in run-down urban apartments or houses. While the two living styles are in vastly different areas, similarities that are present all connect …show more content…

Because she rents to poor, black families, all of her properties are in a concentrated area, racially segmented. Sherrena understands that in order to make money, she has to get the rent, and if she doesn’t, they will be evicted, but the empty housing can be filled quickly (Desmond 13) . Tobin caters to poor white people on the outskirts of the southside of the city (Desmond 33-39). The trailer park is also in a concentrated area, acting as a community. When Tobin was in trouble there was a possibility that the trailer park would be shut down and that the residents would be forced to move to the inner city, which terrified them (Desmond 37). The two housing options discussed in Evited showcase racial inequality and division. Racial inequality also serves to be a factor in job inequality, which relates back to the cycle of poverty. Jobs are scarce and racial inequality reduces the chances of those who are various races to obtain jobs due to unjust

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