Essays on Gentrification

Based on an article written by Saunders (2016), the textbook definition of gentrification is “the movement into a formerly deteriorating community by middle-class or affluent residents, all of the above would be signs of a process that is well underway.” In other words, it may…

Pilsen Is Not for Sale On Tuesday October 25 of 2016, a freshman explore class took a fieldtrip to the art museum in Pilsen. They were there to admire the beautiful Hispanic art, specifically, to learn about El Dia De Los Muertos and its history…

Gentrification is a concept of the bourgeoisie, a concept that benefits the social means of the few elite, while stripping many of their basic human rights. The queer community is no stranger to gentrification. Historically the queer community has put up some of the strongest…

Gentrification, Displacement, and the Loss of Culture and Cities have long been some of the most prevalent locations to find a wide array of diversity and cultures. America’s urban areas each have their own unique charm, and along with that, they have an assortment of…

Gentrification, Displacement, and the Loss of Culture and Authenticity in American Cities Cities have long been some of the most prevalent locations to find a wide array of diversity and cultures. America’s urban areas each have their own unique charm, and along with that, they…

Pilsen Is Not for Sale On Tuesday October 25 of 2016, a freshman explore class took a fieldtrip to the art museum in Pilsen. They were there to admire the beautiful Hispanic art, specifically, to learn about El Dia De Los Muertos and its history…

Gentrification is a concept of the bourgeoisie, a concept that benefits the social means of the few elite, while stripping many of their basic human rights. The queer community is no stranger to gentrification. Historically the queer community has put up some of the strongest…