Abstract
The Ironbound is a very populated and culturally diverse neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey. This study focuses particularly on the Ironbound neighborhood and aims to answer whether there is environmental injustice with underlying elements of epistemic injustice. Four external examples of environmental injustice seek to provide context for the ways that epistemic injustice can manifest in cases of environmental injustice. Interviews done with 30 residents of Ironbound and an individual from both the Newark Environmental Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency are used as evidence to answer the question of the study. With all of the data gathered on the environmental problems in Ironbound, I conclude that there is environmental injustice in Ironbound with dimensions of epistemic injustice. The research concludes with suggestions of ways to diminish the environmental and epistemic injustices in Ironbound.
Advisor
Riley, Evan
Second Advisor
Mariola, Matt
Department
Environmental Studies; Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Rivera, Stephany M., "Environmental and Epistemic Injustice in Ironbound" (2017). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7767.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7767
Publication Date
2017
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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