Housing Crisis and Homelessness in Indian Cities: A Sociological Perspective

Housing Crisis and Homelessness in Indian Cities: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Urban India is undergoing a profound transformation. Rapid industrialization, economic growth, and globalization have accelerated the expansion of cities, making them centers of opportunity and aspiration. Yet, beneath this narrative of progress lies a stark reality: a deepening housing crisis and the persistent problem of homelessness. These issues are not merely economic or infrastructural; … Read more

Why Urban Poverty Is Growing in Indian Cities — a sociological analysis

Wealth Gap in America and Its Social Consequences: A Sociological Perspective

Urban poverty in India is not merely an economic condition; it is a complex social phenomenon shaped by history, policy, culture, and the changing nature of work and cities themselves. Over recent decades millions have moved into Indian towns and cities seeking better opportunities, yet too many arrive only to find precarious livelihoods, insecure housing, … Read more