Homelessness from a Social Lens Homelessness is a growing concern in the United States, as 7-12 million adults have been homeless at some point in their lives (Markos, Lima, Homelessness). An important question that has been presented is, why should the government adopt financial aid as a solution to homelessness in American cities? This is a very crucial question to think about, as homelessness continues to grow everyday. Overall, it is shown that once people become homeless it is nearly impossible for them to return to their previous lives. From a social lens, adopting financial aid will change the way that all groups of society are affected by homelessness. Several outcomes of homelessness include mental illnesses, sexual abuse among different
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As described by Dr. Julie A. Lam and Dr. Robert Rosenheck from a study done at the ivy league school of Yale University, published by the federal government organization, the Department of Health and Human Services, the more severe the clients psychotic symptoms, alcohol abuse, and criminal history, the more likely he or she is to be victimized (Lam, Rosenheck, Effect). Additionally, increased homelessness, decreased quality of life, and likelihood of victimization are all in direct correlation (Lam, Rosenheck, Effect). The author establishes the fact that when one becomes homeless, it is very likely for them to be lead in the wrong direction by different causes, as mentioned previously. Likewise, according to Russell K. Schutt, Tatjana Meschede, and Jill Rierdan of Harvard Medical School, in a study done by a medical sociology journal, the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, almost half (47%) reported some symptoms of a drinking problem, almost one-third (31%) admitted to some drug use, over one-third (37%) experienced traumatic nightmares, and 24% had been in a psychiatric hospital or treated as a psychiatric outpatient (Schutt, Meschede, and Rierdan, pg 137). Finally, as described by Darin Weinberg and Paul Koegel, from the collegiate public research university of The University of Cambridge, and Sage Publications Inc., drugs, alcohol, thought disorders, mood disorders, relaxation, stress & coping, and family systems are …show more content…
Some negative causes of homelessness include mental illnesses, gender inequality, effects on adolescents, and housing stability. It is extremely important for the homeless to be able to move forward rather than backwards, as many see the problem as worsening. Showcasing all of these unfortunate causes, proves the need for financial help for the homeless to get back on their feet again. The homeless are easily seen at the bottom of the “social chain”. However, with proper assistance from the government and society, changes are very likely to take
As described by Dr. Julie A. Lam and Dr. Robert Rosenheck from a study done at the ivy league school of Yale University, published by the federal government organization, the Department of Health and Human Services, the more severe the clients psychotic symptoms, alcohol abuse, and criminal history, the more likely he or she is to be victimized (Lam, Rosenheck, Effect). Additionally, increased homelessness, decreased quality of life, and likelihood of victimization are all in direct correlation (Lam, Rosenheck, Effect). The author establishes the fact that when one becomes homeless, it is very likely for them to be lead in the wrong direction by different causes, as mentioned previously. Likewise, according to Russell K. Schutt, Tatjana Meschede, and Jill Rierdan of Harvard Medical School, in a study done by a medical sociology journal, the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, almost half (47%) reported some symptoms of a drinking problem, almost one-third (31%) admitted to some drug use, over one-third (37%) experienced traumatic nightmares, and 24% had been in a psychiatric hospital or treated as a psychiatric outpatient (Schutt, Meschede, and Rierdan, pg 137). Finally, as described by Darin Weinberg and Paul Koegel, from the collegiate public research university of The University of Cambridge, and Sage Publications Inc., drugs, alcohol, thought disorders, mood disorders, relaxation, stress & coping, and family systems are …show more content…
Some negative causes of homelessness include mental illnesses, gender inequality, effects on adolescents, and housing stability. It is extremely important for the homeless to be able to move forward rather than backwards, as many see the problem as worsening. Showcasing all of these unfortunate causes, proves the need for financial help for the homeless to get back on their feet again. The homeless are easily seen at the bottom of the “social chain”. However, with proper assistance from the government and society, changes are very likely to take