Gentrification Essay

In Rewilding Our Hearts by Marc Bekoff (2014), he addresses how humans can change their ways to contribute to the restoration of environments damaged by human action or lack thereof. He argues that though there has been a paradigm shift in the ways in which we perceive animals has changed through beginning to see non-human animals as sentient beings (Bekoff 2014, pg. 1), there is still more change that people must become more involved with. And that is to save the ecosystems and provide…

age. I was never into politics but by surprise, I realized I am fascinated by politics and history. Another example of my fascination is informing the local residents in the Venice community who their representatives are. This community has seen gentrification on a massive scale and is a perfect example of how the power of politics is displayed. Becoming involved in politics at this scale made me realize that I indeed want to pursue a career in public service. To bring about change, one has to…

conversation about systemic inequality, racial justice and societal dysfunction. The remnants of historical racism continues to impact the lives of many across the United States but many forms of racism such as political disenfranchisement and gentrification are ongoing. Conflict theory provides another lens for analyzing both Kaepernick’s protest and the responses it has engendered. It suggests that many issues in society emerge from fundamental flaws in the way power is structured in society.…

I needed solutions. Looking forward to starting my graduate studies that fall in the Minority and Urban Education program at the University of Maryland, College Park, I knew right away what I wanted to focus on. But as I began my research, I became dissatisfied with the lack of gender- and race-based studies done for Black girls in urban education settings. We were trapped in the intersection of race and gender—where studies on Black youth primarily focused on issues centered on Black boys and…

White Privilege is an underlying “right” or “immunity granted” given to white people instead of color people. In the article “White Privilege Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Peggy Mcintosh, her definition of white privilege is an invisible package of unearned assets (Mcintosh:49). Mcintosh explains how white people are carefully taught to not recognize white privilege (Mcintosh: 49). A good example of this is not being discriminated by the color of your skin, by your name, religion, and so…

The arts can also serve as a way for people to become more connected with other individuals and with themselves. Arabs and Jews, two groups with a historic conflict, were able to come together and learn from each other from musical involvement. In Israel, the Polyphony Foundation began as a small school in Nazareth in 2007 intending to spread musical education in their community; this foundation currently focuses on creating positivity between Arab and Jewish people through shared experiences.…

The concept of video editing is introduced by Clive Thompson in his chapter The New Literacies. Where Thompson discusses moving image -video- as a literacy that has evolved “into a flexible format for communication, a way to speak one’s ideas to the world” (Thompson 98). The accessibility of cameras allows for video editing to be more convenient for individuals. Cameras have evolved into devices which allow individuals to express their ideas and overcome obstacles through video editing; in order…

In a country where the right to pursue Happiness is written as a guarantee to all citizens, is it really something attainable for all citizens? The sad reality is that certain factors can prevent people from succeeding in society. The Declaration of Independence was the document that established the United States of America as it’s own free country. A country built on the values of freedom and unalienable rights. The Declaration states “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are…

The land of equal opportunity is not so equal for people from certain economic and social standings. Poor people are not criminals; however, many times, circumstances outside of one’s control force people into criminal activities. When one lives their life on a battlefield, they learn to do what they must in order to survive-- whether that means stealing in order to eat, selling drugs in order to make money, or being involved in a gang in order to survive. John Singleton’s Boyz n’ the Hood…

understanding of cultural, socioeconomic and political conflicts that has shaped this diverse community in San Diego. Also, since my specialization is in Environment and Security I will be focusing on the how the effects of environmental racism and gentrification have influenced the community to unite together and become vocal on all issues affecting the community. Undoubtedly, I also believe that this is an opportunity for me to give back to my community, be a role model for the younger…