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1 Social Problems Journal Letroy Sanford SOC 115 Journal 2 Date 10/23/2023

2 Question 1 In Part 1 of "Evicted," housing instability emerges as a pressing issue for low-income renters, echoing Eitzen et al.'s insights on social problems (Eitzen et al., 2018). Arleen and Lamar's stories reveal the disruptive impact of eviction on individuals and communities, reflecting the broader crisis of affordable housing in America (Desmond, 2016). Their experiences underscore the need for comprehensive reforms to address this intricate web of challenges in the housing market. Question 2 After reading "Evicted," Part 1, I was struck by the devastating impact of eviction on children. The circumstances of families like Doreen's and Lamar's deeply affect the well- being and prospects of the youngest members of their households (Desmond, 2016; Eitzen et al., 2018). Frequent moves disrupt their education and emotional stability, trapping them in a cycle of poverty, underscoring how housing instability perpetuates a social problem, as discussed in "Social Problems" by Eitzen et al. Question 3 As demonstrated in "Evicted," Part 1, legal and institutional factors magnify the eviction crisis. Eitzen et al.'s "Social Problems" framework emphasizes the role of housing courts, often favoring landlords, leading to tenant vulnerability (Eitzen et al., 2018). Landlords exploit this, further aggravating the situation. Government policies, insufficient in protecting tenants, create a dire environment (Desmond, 2016). Scott and Pam's experiences underscore the urgency of addressing these systemic issues, which deprive tenants of their rights and stability. Question 4 In Part 1 of "Evicted," the intersection of race, gender, and poverty is starkly evident. Eitzen et al.'s "Social Problems" framework highlights how these factors compound the

3 struggles of individuals like Arleen, Doreen, and Pam (Eitzen et al., 2018). Women of color, like Arleen, often face the harshest disparities, making it harder to break free from poverty's cycle (Desmond, 2016). Discrimination and limited opportunities further entrench their housing instability, exacerbating the challenges they confront. Question 5 In "Evicted," Part 1, I witnessed how eviction, as detailed in Eitzen et al.'s "Social Problems," perpetuates poverty and inequality (Eitzen et al., 2018). Frequent displacement disrupts work and education, locking families into cycles of destitution. Vulnerable renters like Arleen and Lamar struggle, while unscrupulous landlords’ profits (Desmond, 2016). This instability amplifies social disparities, deepening the divide between those with stable housing and those trapped in the cycle of eviction.

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4 References Desmond, M. (2016). Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City . Penguin Books. Eitzen, D. S., Zinn, M. B., & Smith, K. E. (2018). Social Problems . Pearson.

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