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Double Consciousness

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The results from the data were spread out and allowed for me to draw from many theoretical frameworks in the field. Through the four themes of double consciousness, cognitive dissonance, and spatial theory results were drawn from the data.
Double-Consciousness:
W.E.B. Du Bois coined a very important concept identifying the problem of double consciousness in America. Furthermore, double consciousness is a term that described the internal concept that is experienced by groups in an oppressive society. The term refers to the idea of always having to look at oneself through the eyes of white society. The term is used to show how society wants us to choose one part of our identity over another part. In my data set, I used double consciousness …show more content…

When asked a question dealing with the social structure and healthiness of society for all citizens, the interviewers responded and the double consciousness theme was drawn from the data. The first interviewer proclaimed in his interview that “The society in San Francisco isn’t made for lower income families. The low income families cant afford to live in the my neighborhood because of high price food , groceries, restaurants, houses, rentals, etc.” In response to the question, Interviewer #2 said ” For the middle and upper class, it offers a sense of security but for the lower class it doesn’t – there is a sort of disparity---you will find yogurt, exercise and tennis places, but if you cant afford it—you wont be able to enjoy it---a lot of organic places,, typical meal is 15-20 dollars—lower income people cant afford that, so its not suitable to the …show more content…

Interviewer #1 said that “Families keep moving in and out of the neighborhoods. This has caused a shift in the racial dynamics and age group living in the neighborhood. There has been a increasing amount of people working in the tech industry moving into the neighborhood. Ultimately, changing the dynamics of the area.” Interviewers #2 proclaimed that, “Over the last 10 years that I have lived in Dolores heights , I have seen to see a higher amount of homeless people in my neighborhood and mentally disturbed people – in this area, you kind of watch and track newsletter- lots of turn over in business – some businesses that have been around for a long time that have closed. Not a lot of vacancies—people have lost favor with this type of crowd or its not popular anymore—not able to pay for the increase rent of the building—increase rent of the businesses significantly- but what can you do or say.” Lastly, Interviewer #3 declared that, “The Castro is genuinely inclusive, with transplants very prevalent. Most of the people who hang around my neighborhood aren’t residents, but rather, visitors. Long term renters being kicked out due to rent increase, and in general an increased standard of living. It does cater to a range of ages and abilities, if the income is

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