My Ethnographic Video: Denver Homeless
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The Video I decided to choose for my Ethnographic Paper is “Denver Homeless”. The video is a collection of interviews from people who are homeless in Denver. Created by “Isaac, John, Steven and Austin: the video goes to show a lot of things.
They go on to ask a series of questions including: How do you view Denver life? Why are you here? What is urban peak? How do kids end up here? What leads to kids being homeless? How do programs build relationships? How is life outside of these programs? What where your dreams as a kid? Are you out on the streets every day? Are people giving on the streets? What is your biggest struggle of not having a safe place to sleep? Do you take advantage of the shelters? Do you know any …show more content…
The video was a great visual on understanding more into this population.Being homeless can mean foodless, cloths less, and sometimes friends or family less for many people. Homelessness in a way is a put down for many. It stops them from being able to accomplish their goals and ambitions. Some people are in a daily struggle of survival that it becomes their only struggle. In the video Sammy talks about just being able to survive, taking life day by day. Adam talks about going to complete more of his schooling and getting a BA. Keegan looks for love. They all have struggles and ambitions. I think that the interview shows us a good view point on how this population lives. I’m proud of these student being able to interview people and learn more into the homeless population. I have been in that place before. Not having a home is a big thing. Just knowing you don’t have anywhere you can rest your head at night and relax. Most people don’t understand that being homeless can sometimes mean more than just “not having a home”. Often times this means not having anything to eat. It’s sad because even if you have stuff, you don’t have anywhere to leave it, it often means carrying it or hiding it in public places. I think that homeless people need a more resources and help. Watching this video I can sometimes remember my struggles. When Sammy mentioned feeling “cold” I kind of felt sad. With the weather changing all the time you have to struggle threw all types of
The Video I decided to choose for my Ethnographic Paper is “Denver Homeless”. The video is a collection of interviews from people who are homeless in Denver. Created by “Isaac, John, Steven and Austin: the video goes to show a lot of things.
They go on to ask a series of questions including: How do you view Denver life? Why are you here? What is urban peak? How do kids end up here? What leads to kids being homeless? How do programs build relationships? How is life outside of these programs? What where your dreams as a kid? Are you out on the streets every day? Are people giving on the streets? What is your biggest struggle of not having a safe place to sleep? Do you take advantage of the shelters? Do you know any …show more content…
The video was a great visual on understanding more into this population.Being homeless can mean foodless, cloths less, and sometimes friends or family less for many people. Homelessness in a way is a put down for many. It stops them from being able to accomplish their goals and ambitions. Some people are in a daily struggle of survival that it becomes their only struggle. In the video Sammy talks about just being able to survive, taking life day by day. Adam talks about going to complete more of his schooling and getting a BA. Keegan looks for love. They all have struggles and ambitions. I think that the interview shows us a good view point on how this population lives. I’m proud of these student being able to interview people and learn more into the homeless population. I have been in that place before. Not having a home is a big thing. Just knowing you don’t have anywhere you can rest your head at night and relax. Most people don’t understand that being homeless can sometimes mean more than just “not having a home”. Often times this means not having anything to eat. It’s sad because even if you have stuff, you don’t have anywhere to leave it, it often means carrying it or hiding it in public places. I think that homeless people need a more resources and help. Watching this video I can sometimes remember my struggles. When Sammy mentioned feeling “cold” I kind of felt sad. With the weather changing all the time you have to struggle threw all types of