Poverty and homelessness
Poverty and Homelessness A DEFINITION OF POVERTY Poverty is one of the biggest factors behind homelessness. Defined as the state of not having enough possessions or assets to fulfill a person’s needs, poverty and homelessness is a severe social issue in almost every part of the world. This means that poverty can include social, economic, and political elements as well. While there are many definitions to consider, one thing is for certain: poverty results in exclusion from society. When people don’t have enough financial resources to have an adequate standard of living, they can’t afford to spend on luxuries. They can only focus on the basics, including food and shelter. Since they get excluded from society, they are neither well educated nor are they in the best physical condition. There are various causes of poverty. The nature of work and income levels play a significant role in contributing to this condition. Many people work long hours for a paltry sum that is hardly enough for