The Anthropology of Gentrification and Urban Change
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Gentrification and Urban Change Defining gentrification, understanding its history and context, and setting the stage for the course.
Module #2 Theories of Gentrification Exploring the major theoretical frameworks for understanding gentrification, including Marxist, neoliberal, and cultural perspectives.
Module #3 Gentrification and Urban History A historical overview of urban change, from industrialization to post-industrialization, and the role of gentrification in shaping urban landscapes.
Module #4 The Role of Policy in Gentrification Examining the policy initiatives and urban planning decisions that facilitate gentrification, including zoning, taxation, and public-private partnerships.
Module #5 Gentrification and Displacement Analyzing the impact of gentrification on low-income and minority communities, including displacement, segregation, and social exclusion.
Module #6 Ethnographic Approaches to Gentrification Introducing ethnographic methods and case studies that illustrate the lived experiences of gentrification, including interviews, observations, and participatory research.
Module #7 Gentrification and Racialization Examining the intersections of gentrification and racialization, including the ways that gentrification perpetuates and legitimizes systemic racism.
Module #8 The Gentrification of Culture Exploring the role of culture in gentrification, including the commodification of art, music, and food, and the erasure of working-class cultures.
Module #9 Urban Renewal and Revitalization Comparing urban renewal and revitalization initiatives, including their impact on gentrification and community development.
Module #10 Case Study:Gentrification in the Global North In-depth analysis of gentrification in cities such as New York, London, and San Francisco, highlighting common themes and unique contexts.
Module #11 Case Study:Gentrification in the Global South Examining gentrification in cities such as Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, and Johannesburg, highlighting the role of colonialism and global capitalism.
Module #12 Resisting Gentrification Exploring strategies of resistance and community-led initiatives that challenge gentrification, including activism, advocacy, and community land trusts.
Module #13 Ethics of Researching Gentrification Discussing the ethical considerations and challenges of researching gentrification, including positionality, power dynamics, and reflexivity.
Module #14 Methodologies for Studying Gentrification Introducing quantitative and qualitative methods for studying gentrification, including GIS mapping, census data, and participant observation.
Module #15 Gentrification and Urban Ecology Examining the environmental impacts of gentrification, including sustainability, green gentrification, and environmental justice.
Module #16 Gentrification and Public Health Analyzing the health impacts of gentrification, including health disparities, food security, and mental health.
Module #17 Gentrification and Education Investigating the effects of gentrification on education, including school closures, charter schools, and educational inequality.
Module #18 Gentrification and the Built Environment Examining the physical manifestations of gentrification, including architecture, urban design, and the transformation of public spaces.
Module #19 Gentrification and the Digital Economy Exploring the intersection of gentrification and the digital economy, including the impact of tech industries on urban development.
Module #20 Comparative Urbanisms Comparing gentrification experiences across different urban contexts, including cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Module #21 Gentrification and Poverty Analyzing the relationship between gentrification and poverty, including the perpetuation of poverty and the role of social services.
Module #22 Gentrification and Housing Examining the impact of gentrification on housing markets, including affordability, displacement, and the role of real estate.
Module #23 Gentrification and Community Engagement Investigating strategies for community engagement and participation in gentrification debates, including community-led planning and participatory governance.
Module #24 Gentrification and Social Justice Exploring the social justice implications of gentrification, including issues of equity, fairness, and human rights.
Module #25 Gentrification and Urban Futures Envisioning alternative urban futures and exploring strategies for more equitable and just urban development.
Module #26 Case Studies in Gentrification In-depth analysis of specific gentrification cases, including their complexities and nuances.
Module #27 Researching Gentrification:Challenges and Opportunities Discussing the challenges and opportunities of researching gentrification, including methodological innovations and interdisciplinarity.
Module #28 Teaching Gentrification Exploring strategies for teaching gentrification in the classroom, including pedagogical approaches and resources.
Module #29 Gentrification in Popular Culture Analyzing representations of gentrification in popular culture, including film, literature, and music.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Anthropology of Gentrification and Urban Change career
