Symbolic Interactionism: The Causes Of Homelessness In Today's Society
comparative Essay
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Many social problems exist in today’s society, among them is homelessness. In our nation, we encounter homeless people in our day-to-day lives, yet we rarely question the reasons for their circumstance. Through the symbolic interactionist perspective, I will explore the causes of homelessness in order to help find possible solutions. Symbolic interactionism perspective is defined as “the study of how people negotiate the meanings of social life during their interactions with others” (Rohall, Milkie, and Lucas, 2014, p.27). It asserts that “we construct meaning about things that are important in our own lives and in our society” (Rohall, Milkie, and Lucas, 2014, p.28). These meanings derive from social interactions among individuals which
In this essay, the author
- Explains that many social problems exist in today’s society, among them is homelessness. through the symbolic interactionist perspective, they will explore the causes
- Defines symbolic interactionism as the study of how people negotiate the meanings of social life during their interactions with others.
- States that homelessness occurs when people or households are unable to acquire and/or maintain housing they can afford. 564,708 from many communities reported themselves as homeless on a given night of january 2015.
- Explains that many social problems exist in today’s society, among them is homelessness. through the symbolic interactionist perspective, they will explore the causes
- Defines symbolic interactionism as the study of how people negotiate the meanings of social life during their interactions with others.
- States that homelessness occurs when people or households are unable to acquire and/or maintain housing they can afford. 564,708 from many communities reported themselves as homeless on a given night of january 2015.
- Explains that unexpected financial crises led to homelessness in families, with high rates of domestic violence and mental illness. young people were homeless because of family conflict, while veterans reported themselves as homeless due to war-related disabilities.
- Explains that chronic homelessness involves long-term and/or repeated bouts of houselessness coupled with disability (physical or mental). the reasons for their situation vary, but include unemployment, insufficient income support, or lack of affordable housing.
- Explains that jessica, like many other homeless people, have adapted to their social world and created their own reality through their day-to-day experiences according to the symbolic interactionalist perspective.
- Recommends providing permanent and stable housing to homeless individuals and families, with few/no condition and alcohol and substance abuse programs, for youth, family reunification, and case management to help resolve internal family conflict.
- Explains that the sociological symbolic interactionism explored homelessness and its causes in order to become aware of such problem in society.
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