Latina/o Studies 350MC - Latinas/os and Housing

Housing is closely tied to quality of life and the health of neighborhoods and communities. This interdisciplinary seminar explores Latinas/os' relationship to housing and home ownership by examining: the history of housing policy in the United States; national identity, assimilation and housing; and discriminatory housing policies/programs and housing inequality. We will explore topics including immigration, housing policy, public housing, segregation, gentrification, the suburbs, and community building. Exploring this range of topics will help us develop a more clear understanding of why housing is one of the most pressing issues for Latinas/os today.