Housing, Wealth, and Race: Intersections of Inequality in Modern America

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Housing, Wealth, and Race: Intersections of Inequality in Modern America

Housing, Wealth, and Race: Intersections of Inequality in Modern America

When

October 21, 2024    
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Where

Hamilton Hall, room 271
102 Emerson Dr, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514

Event Type

Join the newest faculty members of the Carolina Sociology Department as they share their ongoing research.

This undergraduate-focused research panel examines the complex interplay between housing policies, wealth accumulation, and racial disparities in the United States. Professor Elizabeth Korver-Glenn will present her findings on the persistent racial segregation and inequality in U.S. public housing, highlighting how these issues continue to shape our neighborhoods. Professor Lauren Valentino will share research on facts and myths about the racial wealth gap, proposing potential interventions to address these systemic issues.

Pizza will be served. This is an in-person event. CLE Credit available.