The Social Cost of a Good Cup The contrast between the warm atmosphere of a trendy cafe and the world outside is stark.
Beyond these walls, gentrification drives long time residents out of neighborhoods they've called home for decades; income inequality widens its chasm; and social exclusion persists, quietly erasing entire communities from urban landscapes.
This intersection of coffee culture with societal issues has been happening under our noses for years. As the specialty coffee industry grows, so do concerns about sustainability, accessibility, and fairness.