About Homelessness

HOMELESSNESS
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Introduction and Definition
The experiences of homelessness are gathered in this report from a wide range in shedding light on ways to combat it. There is increased number of homelessness in both developed and developing countries which can be attributed to low income or poverty. The general trend toward reduction of social welfare is a factor which has increased the risk of homelessness. Increased commercialization in the housing industry has also contributed to low income earners to increasingly depend on existing housing benefits. The UN has recognized adequate housing as a human right, and therefore, the agency has embarked on developing strategies that are aimed at combating, reducing and eradication of homelessness. There is no clear legal definition of homeless since the definition differ from one country to another, homelessness can be defined as a condition of detachment from the society that is characterized by lack of associative bonds that link people to social structures. The implication of homelessness is belonging nowhere rather than lacking somewhere to sleep. Therefore, homelessness embraces the risk and causality whose interpretation involves overcrowding, substandard accommodation, involuntary sharing of shelter, and subjection to high level of noise pollution and infestation.
Causes of Homelessness
Homelessness with respect to developed countries is said to include living in accommodations which do not meet the set standards and those with no accommodations. Hence homelessness in these countries is classified into those deserving or undeserving. In developing countries on the other hand, homelessness is seen as having no land or shelter and in other instances living in sub-standard housing. Homelessness can be described as not having an acceptable level of housing provision below what is regarded as adequate. The available national statistics indica...