The Homelessness Problem in the United States

The Homelessness Problem in the United States

Assignment (2-4 double-spaced pages in APA format): In addition to a minimum of six scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites, your paper should include:

• A description of the social problem you selected and any known causes or explanations for the problem
• A description of the problem’s prevalence in society
• A description of the specific population impacted by this social problem, if any. If the social problem you selected does affect a specific population, include an explanation of why that might be the case.
• An explanation of the theories that support the problem and approaches scholars and policy analysts use to address the problem

Social Problem: Homelessness

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Homelessness is a major social problem in the United States as it comes with various underlying social and economic factors, namely, family breakdown, addictions, inadequate affordable housing, and poverty…