Cited: Martin, Peter. “Helping and Hating the Homeless.” Border Texts, ed. Randall Bass, Houghton Mifflin, 1999
Cited: Martin, Peter. “Helping and Hating the Homeless.” Border Texts, ed. Randall Bass, Houghton Mifflin, 1999
Unfortunately, the homeless struggled with the notion of society establishing “deviance” as a their full time identity. The credence of this identity was “attributed or imputed” by others; such as individuals that were not homeless. Moreover, outsiders looking in labeled the homeless “deviant” as a result of their physical settings, personal appearance,…
This assignment will identify key points then critically compare and contrast different articles (Farrell, 2012) and (Parsell, 2013) on homelessness. It will ascertain the topic and focal points that surround homelessness. Furthermore it will discuss and link together the similarities and differences of their main argument and policy message within the articles.…
This paper will examine a specific population of clients who have special needs. I discovered that homeless means more than not having a house but a permanent place of residence of one’s own. In addition, there are other circumstances of reasoning why people are homeless and it’s unfair to stereo type them all as drug user being the primary cause. Drug use could be one reason and then there are others such as: loss of employment, alcoholism, and physical or emotional abuse. The population that I will be examining is the homeless. A personal perspective on how I, as an advocate, assist with problems this group has such as: food, shelter, clothing, and transportation needs.…
As far back as the fourteenth century, homelessness was only an issue for those who could help it. The church in these times was able to take care of the deserving poor and make sure that they were not on the streets. At this time the homeless people included those who wandered, such as men who were migrating workers; they made up most of the homeless population at this time. The undeserving poor were sometimes forced to work in work camps and work long hours for very little pay, many of these actions stripped the individual of their self dignity and even the deserving poor were forced to wear badges that singled them out from the rest at times (Martin, 2007).…
Many individuals experience homelessness do not have certain needs, including affordable housing, adequate income and health care. Some homeless persons may need additional services such as mental health or drug treatment in order to be securely housed. This research paper will discuss what homeless means, various ways in which individuals become homeless, trends, laws that effect the homeless , and do decriminalization of the homeless community help or hinder the situation.…
Poverty in America is a subject that though everybody recognizes is existent, most do not pay attention to very often. In 2010 the poverty line for a family of four was $22,314.00 and 15.1% of Americans were living off of less than that (Tavernise, 2011). While 15.1% is a high number to begin with, the truth is that many more people are living on the verge of homelessness. Countless families are split up every night with children going to a friend’s house or an extended family member’s house to ensure that everyone has somewhere to sleep. These people are called the “hidden homeless” by the Charlotte Observer (Whitesides, 2011). Even more people are either living in tent cities or in their cars all around the United States. The events that lead to homelessness range from drug abuse to being laid off from a career because of a poor economy; but sadly the former makes it seem as if everyone who is homeless is in their situation because of their own faults. Many people who are approached by someone who is homeless or sees them panhandling for money hesitate to offer money because of the discourse that all homeless people are alcoholics and drug abusers. Unfortunately, the truth is that “many adults panhandle on corners for money to pay for a cheap motel room so that their children can have a warm place to sleep for the night” (Whitesides, 2011). Through this essay, the topic of homelessness and poverty in America will be explored by understanding some of the causes that have contributed to poverty throughout history and how the homeless are coping with their situation.…
The homeless population do not have the resources to get what they need to stay healthy. They do not have money, a way of transportation, or a place to call home. Homeless people check in and out of hospitals on a daily basis, they are tossed aside and passed by. They need to follow up with a clinic regularly.…
“She lives with a tribe of homeless teens- Runaways and throwaways, kids who have no place to go to other than the cold city streets, and no family except for one another. Abused, abandoned and forgotten, they struggle against the cold, hunger, and constant danger” (“Can’t get there from here” by Todd strasser). Here in the United States, about more than 610,000 people face the tragedy of losing their homes (Annual Homeless Assessment). As a matter of fact, according to the “Global Homeless Statistics,” it is estimated that about 100 Million people are homeless worldwide. Many of us, having a roof over our heads, mistreat them, making them seem invisible to our world. Sometimes, we even treat them as minority, as if they were…
Elise Elliott's opinion piece published in the Herald Sun addresses the issue of homelessness. Titled 'Let's bring a little warmth to the homeless,' Elliott communicates the importance of being aware of homeless situations and the help that the homeless require, to the residents of Melbourne. Throughout the article, she builds on the idea that homeless people are normal people too, wanting the audience to understand that and to take action to help people just like themselves. Elliott begins and ends with a light, encouraging tone which shifts into a more serious and heavier tone in the bulk of the article.…
My friends and I left the restaurant, laughing. It was getting dark and the city was beautifully lit. We smiled and chatted as we walked through downtown. Suddenly my eyes fell on a young woman arranging her sleeping quarters in the middle of the sidewalk. She looked barely older than me - she could have easily been a college student. The girl sat down and pulled a few dirty blankets over her body, preparing for the night’s sleep. I was staggered by the similarities between the two of us. Her face stuck in my memory as I got home and climbed into my comfortable bunk bed. People my age weren’t supposed to be homeless, were they? Where was her family, her connections? Why would she be on the streets? Were there more people like her or was she an anomaly? I realized I knew nothing about homelessness and had instead been subconsciously analyzing it with my own preconceptions as a basis. But I wasn’t the only one allowing myself to remain so misinformed. Research shows there are almost ubiquitous misconceptions concerning homelessness and the stigma against it, especially when it comes to the demographics of the homeless population, the amount of crimes…
They simply just do not have enough money. This learner feels that homelessness is a subject that needs to be explored and understand that as human services workers, what we can do to minimize or even eradicate homelessness. This paper will describe all aspects of homelessness and…
Homelessness means that one has no place to live. “The most prominent sociodemographic characteristics identified with high risk of homelessness have been male gender, Black race, being unmarried, and being middle aged” (Greenberg & Rosenheck, 2010, p1234-1235). Most of the homeless live in cities but there are those who live in the rural areas. Most of them are hidden because they are homeless for shorter periods of time.…
References: Cronley, C. (2010). Unraveling the social construction of homelessness. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 20(2), p.319-333. doi: 10.1080/10911350903269955.…
A homeless person is defined as someone “who lacks a fixed, regular adequate night time residence or a person who resides in a shelter, welfare hotel, transitional program or place not ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodations, such as streets, movie theaters, cars, abandoned buildings, etc.” (Cone, 2008, p. ). Homelessness is a growing problem in the United States that affects the psychological and physical aspects of its victims. Two of the fastest growing subpopulations of the homeless are single mothers and families. The word homeless implies being extremely vulnerable and more susceptible to health problems. The homeless population faces many health disparities, just a few are inadequate healthcare, prejudices, and lack of available resources.…
Homelessness is defined as a condition in which a person lacks a fixed, regular, and inadequate night-time residence. Estimated homeless figures in the United States range from 600,000 to 2.5 million 1.37 million of the total homeless population in USA are children under the age of 18. 40% are families with children, 41% are single males, 14% are single female Research by Dennis Culhane, University of Pennsylvania, followed thousands of homeless people in New York and each of them used an average of $40,000 a year in public services, such as increased health care (Jones). Homelessness is a major problem here in the USA. Maybe I feel this way because the government is always running to the frontline when other countries are in need, but they can’t help their own. Could it be the budget or the bad economy? Can homelessness be eliminated? I don’t think so, but I think we can change things so that there are less people on the streets. In this paper I’m going to be discussing the homeless population in Toledo, Ohio (Lucas County) and what we can hope to change for them, for the better…