It’s Not Where You Live, It's How You Live: Class and Gender Struggles in a Dublin Estate

by John Bissett

This ground-breaking and compelling book takes us deep into the world of a public housing estate in Dublin, showing in fine detail the life struggles of those who live there. The book puts the emphasis on class and gender processes, revealing them to be the crucial dynamics in the lives of public housing residents. The hope is that this understanding can help change perspectives on public housing in a way that diminishes suffering and contributes to human flourishing and well-being. Combining long-term research into residents’ lived experience with critical realist theory, it provides a completely fresh perspective on public housing in Ireland and arguably, beyond.

166 pages, Paperback

Published February 7, 2023

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having visited Ireland, the context in this book is only made better. I really appreciated the view of class struggle from the inside. The author took great pains to portray the working class with empathy and depth.