Title: Addressing and Preventing Homelessness in America

Title: How to Prevent Homelessness in America Why are there so many Americans who are homeless? How does homelessness happen and why do people end up on the streets? Can Americans prevent homelessness from happening to young children, veterans, and other adults so that the next generation does not repeat this horrible tragedy? Homelessness rates are increasing in America, with people sleeping in their cars for shelter. Homelessness is not a matter of age, skills, or resources. There is always a way for people to have a big impact in our society to help the homeless. Thesis: Homeless people are mistreated by others because of discrimination, misjudgment, and stereotyping based on their appearance and the condition of their clothes.

We also need to change our attitudes towards the homeless and treat them with dignity and respect. By working together, we can prevent homelessness and create a better future for all Americans. In the article "Troublemakers," Malcolm Gladwell discusses the generalization that all pit bulls are dangerous.

Unfortunately, due to these incidents, many people assume that all pit bulls are dangerous. Another type of generalization is a "stereotype" (2). Gladwell argues that a solution must be found to reduce the high cost of housing and social services available for the homeless in America. The homeless are often stereotyped as being unable to receive a good education, proper healthcare, or a place to live in a shelter because they are poor. People in America should educate children and others about why people become homeless in the first place. The first reason why people become homeless is that they lose their jobs, their homes are destroyed by natural disasters like tornadoes and mudslides, and some young teenagers run away from home due to alcohol and drug addiction. The second reason is that their family members may suffer from mental illness and cannot afford healthcare. People should show respect and courtesy to the homeless. As the saying goes, "You can't judge a book by its cover," which is an English idiom and a figure of speech. The person who said this quote was George Eliot. The meaning is that people only see the outside appearance, which is like the cover of a book, but they need to get better acquainted with each other to see inside a person, which is similar to when people open their book or their heart. Homeless people can get help to treat their addiction to alcohol and drugs. The government has programs for the homeless, such as social welfare for inexpensive rent, food stamps for food, and affordable healthcare. Men, women, LGBT, and children can become homeless.