Social Issues: The Interaction Between Homelessness And Society
Social issues involve the interaction between the homeless and society. While most individuals are sympathetic towards the homeless cause, an increasing number of city leaders are not as concerned. This is especially true for larger cities where tourism is a priority, such as Jacksonville, San Diego, and Honolulu. These cities are much more interested about the revenue coming in, rather than their own citizens. So much so that they have actually criminalized homelessness (Chambers). For homeless individuals living in cities like these, it is illegal for them to beg, share food, live in their own vehicles, sit, sleep, and camp in public areas. Some cities have even started to confiscate personal belongings (including important documents, medication,