The Politics of Urban Space: Gentrification, Displacement, and Resistance

Abstract

This paper explores the multifaceted dynamics surrounding urban space, focusing on the interplay of gentrification, displacement, and resistance. It examines how these processes shape the social, economic, and cultural landscapes of cities worldwide, emphasizing the power dynamics and contested nature of urban development. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from urban studies, sociology, geography, and political science, the paper delves into the complexities of urban transformation and the various actors involved in shaping the urban environment. Through an analysis of case studies and theoretical frameworks, it seeks to deepen our understanding of the politics inherent in the production, consumption, and contestation of urban space.