Assignment Task:
Homeless Veterans Statistics 2021 | Policy Advice | Policy Advice- must use this source.
The complex nature of homelessness in the United States will serve as the subject for this assignment, and you will examine homelessness as a social problem in the United States, examine homelessness in a group that experiences homelessness at a higher rate than the overall population, and as a master status for homeless individuals. Homeless veterans.
In a 5-6 paragraph (2-3 page) essay, examine homelessness in the United States as a social problem with multiple contributing factors. Make sure to pay particular attention to issues of social stratification, social categories, power, norms, and values. Address the following:
- Examine the factors that can lead to homelessness in general (1 paragraph)
- Analyze how these and other social/cultural issues impact homelessness as experienced by the group you have selected above (1-2 paragraphs)
- Examine how homelessness can be seen as a master status that is the result of different ascribed and attained statuses. Make sure you discuss how homelessness is looked at within American culture with regards to norms and values. (1 paragraph)
In addition, make sure that you have an introduction with a thesis statement, and a conclusion that sums up your paper and your main points. View the Basic Essay Structure resource for guidance.
You will be required to use at least four sources for this assignment: the two required sources below (one aligned to your topic, the other required for everyone), your text, and at least one additional scholarly source from the library.
1. Must be at least two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style.
2. Must include a separate title page formatted according to APA format:
- For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Microsoft Word
3. Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.