Court Quote by Matthew Desmond
“It's true that eviction affects the young and the old, the sick and the able-bodied. It affects white folks and black folks and Hispanic folks and immigrants. If you spend time in housing court, you see a really diverse array of folks there.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Eviction: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond, 2016
Eviction impacts people of all ages, health statuses, races, and immigration statuses, showing its widespread injustice.
In simple terms: Eviction hurts everyone.
Key Takeaway
Address housing inequality.
Themes
housing
poverty
justice
inequality
diversity
Mood
urgent
empathetic
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- legal aid
- policy reform
- community support
Key Concepts
Structural racism
public policy
social determinants of health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies protect all groups?
- What role does race play?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes make solutions hard.
