‘Being a Slut Really Means You Are Untouchable’: On Shame, Power and the Reclamation of Words
‘Rat Infestations, Mould and Poor Plumbing? Sounds Like a You Problem’: How Landlords Exploit the Inexperienced Position of Student Renters
The reality is that many students would not fight the faceless authority of the landlord; we are too preoccupied with everything else, or we’re afraid of the power they wield over us, from withholding our deposits post-tenancy to eviction. It is also important to highlight that these issues disproportionately affect working-class students, who are even more vulnerable if their deposit is lost…