The Calhousing Set-Aside Task Force: Case Study of a Public Interest Group
Abstract
This paper will
present a general overview of public interest groups and
their impact on American society. It will discuss the roles
they play within the political scene, how they have grown in
importance within the last twenty years, and the resources
necessary for a successful interest group.
Following this first discussion, the focus will turn to
a history of a civil rights coalition in Ohio and its
struggle in the fight for desegregation policies. Next, an
in-depth case study of a fair housing, public interest group
in California will be presented. Their birth, how the
members came together, their goals and strategies, and where
they are now in their fight to end neighborhood segregation
will all be addressed. Finally, the paper will conclude by
offering an analysis of this group in which several key
questions will be answered. Do they have the resources and
money to be successful? Do they have political clout and
the right connections? And, most importantly, can they
ultimately succeed in attaining their goal? If you are not a current K College student, faculty, or staff member, email dspace@kzoo.edu to request access to this SIP.