Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Q&A: Exposing the realities of eviction

02/22/2017 12:00 AM EST

Social scientist and ethnographer Matthew Desmond's research methods include living in the communities where he studies eviction.

"Eviction" is a term that has become increasingly familiar to Americans over the past decade as one of the most visible symbols of poverty and economic misfortune. But research by social scientist and ethnographer Matthew Desmond shows that the reality of eviction is more complicated than traditional narratives might indicate.

Notably, Desmond says, eviction can actually serve as a cause of poverty, rather than an effect.

"One of our studies shows eviction can cause higher ...

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