How Race and Class Stereotyping Shapes Attitudes Toward Affordable Housing
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Publication Title
Housing Studies
Abstract
The development of affordable housing often involves a contentious siting process. Proposed housing developments frequently trigger concern among neighbors and community groups about potential negative impacts on neighborhood quality of life and property values. Advocates, developers, and researchers have long suspected that these concerns stem in part from racial or class prejudice. Yet, to date, empirical evidence supporting these assumptions is lacking. This study seeks to examine roles that perceptions of race and class play in shaping opinions that underlie public opposition to affordable housing. This study applies a public opinion survey to determine the extent to which stereotypes and perceptions of the poor and minorities relate to attitudes toward affordable housing. The results demonstrate that such perceptions are particularly strong determinants of negative attitudes about affordable housing. These findings provide advocates, planners, developers, and researchers with a more accurate portrayal of affordable housing opposition, thereby allowing the response to be shaped in a more appropriate manner.
Repository Citation
Tighe, J. Rosie, "How Race and Class Stereotyping Shapes Attitudes Toward Affordable Housing" (2012). All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications. 0 1 2 3 1446.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/urban_facpub/1446
Original Citation
Tighe, J. R., ¿How Race and Class Stereotyping Shapes Attitudes toward Affordable Housing¿ Housing Studies 2012 27:8
DOI
10.1080/02673037.2012.725831
Volume
27
Issue
7
