For this discussion, I want to hear from you about the linkages you observed between Matthew Desmond’s account of the U.S. eviction epidemic in his article “Forced Out” and the classical theories of Marx, Du Bois, and Foucault. I’ve offered some initial themes you might find relevant for each theorist below:
Marx: In what ways does Desmond’s account relate to Marx’s ideas about ownership, the working class, and capitalism?
Du Bois: How does Desmond’s narrative relate to Du Bois’s ideas about racism in the U.S., self formation, and capitalism?
Foucault: In what ways do Desmond’s descriptions of individuals’ experiences relate to Foucault’s ideas about docile bodies, surveillance, and disciplinary power?
Please post your thoughts on the relationship between Desmond and two of these three classical theorists below. Your responses need not be longer than a paragraph, though you may write a longer response if you wish. I encourage you to respond to your classmates’ responses as well.
