HOMELESSNESS AS THE SOCIAL PROBLEM
write a clear statement of the problem based on the social problem identified by your team. The problem definition needs to include a description of the following:
Problem: a clear definition of the social problem/condition on the macro-level (affects a large number of people), including the length of time of the social problem, has been evident, and the cost of the problem to individuals experiencing the problem and those perpetuating/benefiting from the problem (This will need to be very specific. For example, although poverty is a social problem, you can get more specific- low wages, high cost of living, limited affordable housing and so on) FOR THIS PAPER WE WILL BE DISCUSSING HOMELESSNESS AS THE SOCIAL PROBLEM
Sample Solution
Homelessness is a social problem that has been evident in the United States for decades, with an estimated 553,742 individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2020. The cost of this problem to those who experience it can be devastating,
leading to physical and mental health issues, exposure to violence and trauma, disruption of family life and social isolation. Furthermore, these costs extend beyond individuals affected by homelessness to society as a whole – including increased healthcare costs related to untreated medical conditions stemming from homeless individuals' lack of access to adequate housing or other basic needs; decreased economic productivity due to disruptions in educational opportunities; and the strain on public services needed for law enforcement interventions that arise when people are living without stable housing.