Currents of Inequality: Studies in Environmental Injustice

Infrastructural Violence

For Dennis Rodgers and Brice O'Neil, infrastructure plays a crucial role in shaping and reinforcing existing social hierarchies, thereby contributing to the continuation of systemic inequalities and injustices. The way infrastructure is designed, allocated, and operated can exacerbate power imbalances and amplify the impacts of structural violence on marginalized communities. Through the lens of infrastructural violence, we can identify the tangible effects of social, spatial, and infrastructural factors on the well-being and experiences of individuals and communities. Recognizing these impacts obliges us to address the underlying reasons for such suffering, challenge the dominant power dynamics, and advocate for transformative actions that aim to create a more equitable and inclusive urban environment for all.

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