Oppression Of Homelessness In America

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Everyone has an opinion on the homeless situation, some feel for the individual and show compassion, the latter half don't look at it with as much sympathy, and rather may see it as one's choice. But both groups come to the same consensus, those people are better off with some help, and off the street. Many people see unhoused people more, and more in urban areas. Places such as California, Oregon, and Vermont (usafacts.org). But on a national level the issue needs to be addressed, not only in those places did the numbers of unsheltered people increase, but instead in all of America homelessness has increased. In total, the number of unsheltered people has increased by roughly 12 percent in just the last year, which is nearly 50 percent since …show more content…
And what are the causes of this? Major groups that come to mind are African Americans, Latino’s, and Native Americans. One thing that all these races share is the oppression they face. The number of the homeless community of these races is truly staggering, as native Hawaiians are seeing 159.8 unsheltered people per 10,000 people, native Americans are 66 people per 10,000, Hispanic or Latino people account for roughly 23% of the homeless population, compared to those who are white Americans, the number is incredibly disproportionate as there are roughly 11.5 people homeless for every 10,000 people for white americans (my.neighbor.org). Know how war veterans are found in such high numbers? What are the reasons for this? And what can we do to help them? Veterans are not the same as regular civilians, often time going out on multiple deployments, spending many years away from home. Alongside that, they often experience many hardships after deployment, the biggest one being re-adjusting to regular life. Once they are back from deployment, they don't have the same structure or routine they have lived off of for years, and have to jump right into the already difficult housing system. A problem seen by many who served in wars like Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam and many more is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? The way WoundedWarriorProject.org describes it I believe is perfect: PTSD is a very …show more content…
Many people think that homeless individuals are lazy or don't want to work, but that's far from the truth. In reality, there are various reasons why someone may become homeless, such as job loss, mental health issues, or lack of affordable housing. It's important to remember that homelessness can happen to anyone, and showing empathy and support can make a real difference. Another common misconception about homelessness is that it only affects single adults. In reality, families with children make up a significant portion of the homeless population. It's heartbreaking to think about kids not having a stable place to call home. That's why it's crucial to support organizations and initiatives that provide shelter, resources, and opportunities for homeless families to get back on their feet. Together, we can work towards finding long-term solutions to end homelessness. All in all, we can now see why some groups are at more risk than others, what resources are available for them, misconceptions about them, and what we can do as
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