Homelessness in the United States

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This paper examines the problem of homelessness in the United States. Several aspects of homelessness are considered, such as the extent of homelessness, the causes and solutions. The author proposes that that the disparity between the poor and rich is at the root of this problem. Other contributing factors, including policy shifts, social problems and health issues, are considered as well.

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"Another central cause has been the failure of various urban housing projects to provide affordable housing for poor people. The number of people who were homeless increased dramatically in the 1980s, when federal funds were withdrawn from low-income housing and social assistance programs. (Homelessness in the United States)
According to reports there is at present a lack of affordable housing in the country. This is exacerbated by the "...growing gap between wage earnings and the cost of housing in the United States which leaves millions of families and individuals unable to make ends meet." (Homelessness in the United States) Low Incomes and minimum wage workers also add to the problem. A further cause of the high levels of homelessness is the cuts in programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). "

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