Homelessness, Public Space and Civil Disobedience.

Published In: Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, 2023, v. 53, n. 4. P. 506 1 of 3
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Authored By: Stevens, Simon 3 of 3

Abstract

This paper argues that anti‐social behaviour, in the context of homelessness, ought to be seen as acts of civil disobedience. Firstly, I identify public space as a hostile space for people experiencing homelessness. Secondly, I detail how this reveals a default interpretation of them as anti‐social through their mere presence. Thirdly, I explore how this de‐politicises. I go onto define and examine civil disobedience theory, as a counter narrative to anti‐social behaviour. I then argue how acts of disruption by people experiencing homelessness in public space can qualify as civil disobedience. I acknowledge this as a wicked problem but claim that flipping the default framing of homelessness in this way has normative gain, undoing the de‐politicising othering that anti‐social behaviour narratives have caused. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

Source:Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour. 2023/12, Vol. 53, Issue 4, p506
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:History
Publication Date:2023
ISSN:0021-8308
DOI:10.1111/jtsb.12381
Accession Number:174203310
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