Social Problem of Homelessness

Teaching Social Issues

Homelessness is a social problem that is prevalent around the world and particularly in the United States of America. Homelessness has existed for much of "civilized" human history, with sharp increases in eras of history such as the Industrial Revolution. In the last two centuries, homelessness and changed and expanded, though there remains a significant amount of research to be done. Professionals who study and research homelessness have argued over its formal definition for decades, though for some, the definition of homelessness seems self explanatory and obvious. The paper will examine homelessness, particularly as it exists in the United States of America, the country that has the highest homelessness rate in the world. There are individuals and groups who choose to be traditionally homeless, but for a great deal of the homeless population, it can be a dangerous and tragic lifestyle that is...
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