SOC 316 - Contemporary Homelessness

Course Units: 1

In this course we will explore the emergence of homelessness in contemporary society and its consequences to human life, wellbeing, and health. To do this, we will explore the lived experience of homelessness gleaned from observational studies and research on adolescents and adults primarily in the United States but also in other places around the globe. We will do this in an effort to understand the strategies homeless people historically employ to counter situations of alienation, isolation, and deprivation. We will also pay attention to understanding the history of homelessness in the United States. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 CC: JCHF, JSPE, SOCS, WAC ISP: AMS