Causes of Homelessness Day by day we as humans inhabiting such a massive planet will cross paths with those who wander the streets in search of a place they can call home. Generally viewed as an individual or a crowd, these people are called the homeless. Automatically, one’s instinct is to believe it is that individuals own fault or this particular individual chose to live this way. Whether a self-made choice or a series of complex events, poverty, natural disasters, and disorders are contributing factors resulting to homelessness.
To begin with, poverty is seen as an underlying factor which results in one’s homeless position. Employed workers of today may feel comfortable with their job security and economy but in actuality, many are just …show more content…
As common wisdom would suggest, a house is not a home thus a home is more than just a physical property or place. A home tends to associate a sense of security, freedom, and more or less the ability to be oneself. Natural disasters range from earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. For instance, recalling the most destructive hurricane to hit the United States but more specifically New Orleans, Louisiana carried the name Katrina. Even after decades of Katrina’s wrath, many are left in a homeless position. Last but certainly not least, various disorders lead to homelessness. Institutional background plays a major role in ones sanity level and ability to coexist with others. To demonstrate, particularly people who once served in the armed forces sometimes but not always suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can disable one’s ability to live the “normal life” they once lived prior to serving in the Armed Forces if one is not in control of their PTSD. As a result, these individuals are at risk of not living an amicable lifestyle thus leaving one no place but the streets to call
To begin with, poverty is seen as an underlying factor which results in one’s homeless position. Employed workers of today may feel comfortable with their job security and economy but in actuality, many are just …show more content…
As common wisdom would suggest, a house is not a home thus a home is more than just a physical property or place. A home tends to associate a sense of security, freedom, and more or less the ability to be oneself. Natural disasters range from earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. For instance, recalling the most destructive hurricane to hit the United States but more specifically New Orleans, Louisiana carried the name Katrina. Even after decades of Katrina’s wrath, many are left in a homeless position. Last but certainly not least, various disorders lead to homelessness. Institutional background plays a major role in ones sanity level and ability to coexist with others. To demonstrate, particularly people who once served in the armed forces sometimes but not always suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can disable one’s ability to live the “normal life” they once lived prior to serving in the Armed Forces if one is not in control of their PTSD. As a result, these individuals are at risk of not living an amicable lifestyle thus leaving one no place but the streets to call