Homelessness

For this group you will watch the film, Dark Days and watch Spikes to Deter Homeless People? Fighting Anti-Homeless Tactics. You will also need to read Duncan’s “Men Without Property: The Tramp’s Classification and Use of Urban Space.”

Summarize.

What is the main argument of the article(s)? What is the subject or focus within racial studies? What is some specific data from the article that stuck out to you?

Urban Sociology. How does this relate to things you’ve read in the textbook? What are some specific theories and concepts from the textbook that come out in this material?

Reflection.What did you learn from this material? What did you agree with in it? Did you disagree with anything? Where else have you seen similar arguments? What are your thoughts on the subject discussed? Can you find support for your opinion in other sources?

A successful paper will follow the following formatting:

1000-1200 words. Points will be deducted if you do not meet the minimum word requirement AND if you exceed the maximum.¹

2+ outside scholarly sources. In addition to the course textbook and the original prompt materials, you will need to cite two outside sources (such as, books, articles, journals, etc.)

Three direct quotes from textbook. You will need three direct quotes from your textbook.

APA Reference Page.You must also have a reference page with an APA citations for your outside sources, the prompt materials, and the textbook. Information about APA formatting can be found here.