• A Scalable Housing Solution: Embracing ADUs in an Aging, Low-Growth City

    A Scalable Housing Solution: Embracing ADUs in an Aging, Low-Growth City

    Introduction: Reimagining Housing for an Aging and Economically Shifting City Detroit is at a crossroads, facing demographic change, economic restructuring, and the long shadow of its twentieth-century urban form. One pressing question currently facing city officials and planners is how to house Detroit’s growing senior population in a way that is financially sustainable, socially equitable,…

  • Decommodifying Housing and Ensuring Economic Stability Outside Homeownership

    Housing is more than just a roof over one’s head, it is a foundation for stability, health, and community. In America, housing has also become a primary vehicle for wealth accumulation. For decades, policies have encouraged homeownership as the path to prosperity, entangling the basic human need for shelter with speculative investment. This essay aims…

  • Partisan Realignment and the Generation Gap in the Democratic Party

    The Democratic Party is at a turning point in American politics, defined by a growing generational divide on important topics. This growing division poses a pivotal question: To what extent does this generational divide within the Democratic Party indicate a potential for a partisan realignment? Partisan realignment is the study of major changes in party…

  • Understanding this Research Guide

    The design and use of this research guide is based my interest in political science and policy analysis. As a student in this field, I recognize the importance of staying up-to-date on the latest research and trends within the discourse community. But with the vast amount of information available, it can be overwhelming to determine…

  • Challenges and Solutions for Housing Affordability in Urban America

    Mankind has sought shelter since the dawn of time. As the human species continue growing in numbers and cultural variety, the fight for this basic need has intensified. Housing serves as an economic, social, and political barometer of a country’s growth and well-being (Austin, Gurran, & Whitehead, 2014). On the economic front, housing investment aids…

  • Analyzing Party Systems in Germany, Canada, and Britain: Perspectives and Functions

    The role of political parties in shaping the trajectory of a nation’s governance and political landscape cannot be overstated. They are pivotal players in the democratic process, influencing elections, policy formation, and public discourse. The study of political parties and their numbers is a critical area within political science. This essay delves into an intriguing…

  • Research and Analysis of Welfare Benefit Policies, including Child Benefit Policies, and the Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Research Question: What are the essential areas to consider when researching and analyzing welfare benefit policies, including child benefit policies, and how has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced these policies? I. Introduction Understanding the effects of welfare benefit policies, including those related to child benefits, is essential in comprehending their impact on society, especially during the…

  • Key Figures in the Discourse Community

    Lauren Bauer, Fellow of Economic Studies at the Brooking Institute and Associate Director of The Hamilton Project. Dr. Bauer can be reached through email and through Marie Wilken in her office at the Brookings Institute. Jane Waldfogel, Compton Foundation Centennial Professor for the Prevention of Children’s and Youth Problems and co-director of the Columbia Population…

  • Curated Texts for Further Reading

    White-Cummings, C. (2021, October 1). COVID-19 and children. CQ researcher, 31, 1-19. http://library.cqpress.com/ Campbell, S., & Carnevale, F. A. (2022). Children as an afterthought during COVID-19: defining a child-inclusive ethical framework for pandemic policymaking. BMC Medical Ethics, 23(1), NA. https://link-gale-com.proxy.lib.wayne.edu/apps/doc/A729052659/OVIC?u=lom_waynesu&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=f85c7b1c Krisberg, K. (2021). COVID-19 pandemic fueling rise in child hunger: Malnutrition, wasting risks rise among youth around world. The Nation’s Health, 51(2),…

  • Section Three: Researching a Key Question in the Field

    My research question for the semester was: What are the essential areas to consider when researching and analyzing welfare benefit policies, including child benefit policies, and how has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced these policies? I chose this research question because I am interested in understanding how welfare benefit policies can effectively support vulnerable populations, particularly…

  • Section Two: Analyzing Communicative Practices of the Discourse Community

    Our community shares common goals, such as improving policy outcomes, and employs specific genres, like policy briefs and research papers. Additionally, our community utilizes particular communication channels, such as conferences and academic journals, to share knowledge and ideas. As part of the communicative practices used by members of the political science and policy discourse community,…