About Homelessness

Homelessness is a major problem that is being discussed in many nations, and it is a societal challenge because it prevents those afflicted access to basic necessities. It has a long history that is rooted in seasonal civilization, and it has been politicized in many ways. Homelessness is characterized as a situation in which citizens lack permanent homes, regardless of whether the issue exists within or outside of one's national boundaries. Following the fear that it is a human issue exacerbated by bad policy and governance, there has been a surge in interest in the topic. As a result, it has become critical that the underlying factors for the occurrence of the situation where people are perceived to be squatters in their own land are examined and preventive efforts with the relevant stakeholders being brought to account for the challenges that face the affected groups.

It is necessary to introduce the challenge that exists holding the social concern of homelessness, for instance, lack of access to health insurance. When there are no valid documents that prove one’s identity and physical address, it is difficult to obtain many essential necessities. Other studies have reported that homelessness is associated with discrimination and social alimentation that can be traumatizing for the affected population as they are treated with prejudice. It is thus worth examining the role that the government can play in the issue with the primary function of focusing on a national road map that is inclusive of citizen needs being significant. Furthermore, it is recommended that there should be more stable health reforms that seek to cater for the social needs of the affected populations. Through such initiatives, it is expected that the problem of homelessness will be addressed through focusing on the causation of the problem.

“Homelessness. ” Global Issues in Context Online Collection. Global Issues in Context, 9 Apr. 2017, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CP3208520057/GIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=453b9bdb.

The journal article describes the background of the challenge of homelessness in the context of the whole world and the world response, particularly the UN, to the problem that is traced back to the Great Depression. The political instability that shakes the world is described as having advanced over the years. Even in the latest reports of homelessness, it is apparent that the issue of economic downtown in the world economy has been key in tracing the origin of the lack of permanent housing.

The article will be crucial for the research because it offers a deeper analysis of the background and be useful in covering the general perspective of the background of the problem. The simple structure that the author opts for the paper makes it easy to obtain the information. However, the article is too broad for usage while examining a specific issue. Nevertheless, the resource will develop the understanding of the cause of homelessness.

“Homelessness. ” Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, 9 Apr. 2017, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/PC3021900081/OVIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=961d492.

The journal article describes the issue of homelessness in the context of the U. S. with a focus on its background and history. An emphasis is placed on the role of healthcare and the reason for the lack of affordable housing in the public which are the primary reasons for the development of the homelessness in America. The author enhances the article by citing that discrimination and criminalization are two of the greatest challenges that face the homeless, and are also the reason why it has transformed into a serious problem.

The material will be useful in narrowing down into the problem by examining the issue of homelessness in the perspective of the U. S. It is positive that the scientist evaluates every cause of the homelessness. It is, however, a setback because the research does not provide the readers with the causes of homelessness in the context of the wider population.

Merino, Noel. “The Solution to Chronic Homelessness Is Permanent Supportive Housing." Opposing Viewpoints in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010629259/OVIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=8e09f23a. Accessed 9 April 2017.

The web resource informs the researcher about the solutions that can be made in addressing the chronic challenge of homelessness. The main ideas that the author focuses on are the intensification on the problem from the apprehension that it tends to be chronic. Furthermore, the writer centers the objective of the paper on the perceived ways of countering the issue of homelessness.

The resources will, nevertheless, be a key addition to the understanding of the need for intervention because the author presents a suitable background for considering the issue. Furthermore, there are varied ways of managing the homeless to reduce the incidence of the social concern. The style the scientist approaches of describing the chronic issue has affected the community, and, thereafter, the focus on the solutions is relevant in describing a problem. It is, however, a disadvantage that there is none-specificity in describing the applicable suggestions to the problem.

Rector, Robert, and Rachel Sheffield. “Poverty and Homelessness Are Not Serious Problems in America.” Poverty and Homelessness. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010629243/OVIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=2a70bf55. Accessed 9 Apr. 2017.

The blog is a unique resource because it offers a newer perspective, and few people have focused on the assessment of the theme of homelessness. The author argues that it is wrong to state that homelessness is a serious concern for the U. S. The writer uses statistics to show that the poor population live healthy lives and afford secondary needs.

The resource will help to present a counterargument on the subject of the adverse effects associated with homelessness. The primary strength that the author presents is the bold perspective that crepes a more analytic mindset in understanding homelessness. However, it is not a peer reviewed resource which means that the data presented is a subject for the disputes and cannot be validated from a consultative perspective. Overall, however, it will broaden the understanding of the unknown issues about homelessness in the U. S.

Works Cited

“Homelessness.” Global Issues in Context Online Collection. Global Issues in Context, 9 Apr. 2017, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CP3208520057/GIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=453b9bdb.

“Homelessness. ” Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, 9 Apr. 2017, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/PC3021900081/OVIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=961d492.

Merino, Noel. “The Solution to Chronic Homelessness Is Permanent Supportive Housing." Opposing Viewpoints in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010629259/OVIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=8e09f23a. Accessed 9 April 2017.

Rector, Robert, and Rachel Sheffield. “Poverty and Homelessness Are Not Serious Problems in America.” Poverty and Homelessness. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010629243/OVIC?u=txshracd2492&xid=2a70bf55. Accessed 9 Apr. 2017.