Housing Justice in Indian Cities and Beyond

Rapid urbanization often leaves vulnerable populations without secure shelter, making housing one of the most critical human rights challenges of our time. This course explores what true housing justice looks like, focusing on the complex realities of Indian cities while drawing connections to global urban struggles. You will transition from understanding housing as merely physical shelter to analyzing it as a complex intersection of social equity, ecology, law, and spatial rights. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational concepts of housing justice, including spatial, material, and ecological perspectives. - Analyze the unique challenges of housing informal settlements and marginalized communities in Indian cities. - Evaluate public policy frameworks, tenure security, and the impact of urban development on housing rights. - Explore modern practices of participatory governance, community-led mapping, and grassroots activism. - Examine climate resilience and ecological justice in the context of sustainable urban housing. Starting with core definitions and historical context, this text-only course guides you through policy analysis, grassroots advocacy strategies, and real-world case studies of urban transformation. Designed for beginners, urban studies enthusiasts, activists, and policy students, this course requires no prior background in urban planning. Begin your journey into urban advocacy and understand how to build more equitable cities today.