Evicted

Résumé du livre

Matthew Desmond is the Maurice P. During Professor of Sociology at Princeton University, where he also serves as principal investigator of the Evacuation Lab. He was also elected to the American Philosophical Association in 2022.

The relentless cycle of evictions in the United States devastates families, stripping them of stability, resources, and mental well-being. Housing insecurity not only perpetuates poverty but also drives job loss, hunger, illness, and disconnection from essential services. Disproportionately affecting black women and single mothers, evictions expose systemic inequalities in income, legal representation, and housing discrimination. Historically, evictions once sparked community resistance, but today, they are a widespread crisis fueled by rising rents, stagnant incomes, and economic instability. Landlords often exploit tenants, prioritizing profits over safety, while families are forced into unsafe neighborhoods and desperate measures to survive. Without stable homes, communities fracture, children suffer, and mental health deteriorates. Expanding housing voucher programs, as seen in other countries, could provide a viable solution, ensuring families can afford rent while fostering stability and dignity. Addressing this crisis is essential to uphold the fundamental rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

“Decent, affordable housing should be a basic right for everybody in this country. The reason is simple: without stable shelter, everything else falls apart.”

“The home is the wellspring of personhood. It is where our identity takes root and blossoms.”

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