Political Organizing Aroud Housing Issues: A Case Study of Hamilton's Housing Help Centre

Abstract

<p>This research paper examines political organizing around housing issues and the role of working class backgrounds in the development of alternative approaches to housing. This is done within the context of Hamilton's Housing Help Centre, located at 135 Rebecca Street. It also documents the origin of the Centre up until the development of the Board of Directors. From a theoretical perspective, the study confirms the contribution that Political Economy theory makes to the understanding of alternative approaches to housing.</p> <p>Generally, this paper affirms the importance working class backgrounds and views of housing issues played in the development of the Housing Help Centre. In addition, it also identifies the importance of advocacy, as identified by those involved in the Centre's origin. Issues pertaining to the Housing Help Centre that need to be further explored are also identified.</p>