Politically    Contentious Cities
This    quarter has    focused    on    the    qualities    that    make    cities    unique environments.   
While    these    environments    are    riven    by inequalities    and    problems,    they    also   
facilitate    the    formation    of    contentious    political    groups seeking    equality.
Must be written in a standard essay format consisting of a short
introduction (with a thesis statement), supporting paragraphs, and a short conclusion. The essay must address all three questions within each option.

Question:
1. What are the specific economic factors (i.e. jobs, inequalities, housing, etc.) that
have worsened the lives of low-income immigrants in US cities?

2. How have politics worsened conditions for immigrants in the United States?

3. Describe    the    process    through    which    immigrants    in    Los    Angeles    formed    an
and    important    social    movement.