Toward an International Understanding of Homelessness

After a discussion of definitional issues when studying homelessness and a brief review of the existing research literature in the United States, this article provides an overview of the similarities and differences between the research literatures in the United States and other developed nations. S...

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Published in:Journal of social issues 2007-09, Vol.63 (3), p.461-481
Main Author: Toro, Paul A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Cross-national analysis
Definitions
Developed countries
Homeless people
Homelessness
Public policy
Social inequality
Social Policy
Social services
Social welfare
U.S.A
United Kingdom
United States of America
Welfare policy
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Summary:After a discussion of definitional issues when studying homelessness and a brief review of the existing research literature in the United States, this article provides an overview of the similarities and differences between the research literatures in the United States and other developed nations. Similarities include many shared characteristics of homeless populations (e.g., over‐representation of men and those traditionally discriminated against) and differences include the timing of interest in the topic (earlier in the United States and the United Kingdom) and the extent of social welfare systems (generally less developed in the United States than in Europe). The articles in this issue include literature reviews, studies comparing homelessness across nations, articles that examine specific issues in relation to homelessness in particular nations, and policy‐oriented discussions.
ISSN:0022-4537
1540-4560
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-4560.2007.00519.x