Politics 354 - Social Housing

This course compares social housing in the Netherlands with public housing in the United States. It will examine the historical, social and political factors in the development of social housing in the U.S. and the Netherlands. In particular it will focus on the role of class, ethnicity, race, and immigration on the evolution of social housing policy in both countries. It will examine the more recent impact of neoliberalism on both countries' ability to provide affordable housing to its citizens. Students will engage in community-based research on affordable housing in cities within the Pioneer Valley. We will share our research with affordable housing organizations as well as municipal planning offices.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors; Prereq: POLIT-252.