Hostile Architecture a Metaphor for Social Hostility toward Homelessness
I was informed the other day about hostile architecture and was horrified to learn that this is deliberately done to move on the unsightly homeless people. Actually heard Tommy Little on The Project talk about it and how he had posed to raise awareness. I was stunned to learn that some architecture has… Continue reading
Is Australia the Lucky Country for the Home-less?
Homelessness says a lot about our society. We have the money to solve it. The real question is what are the prejudices holding back what is needed. Tony Abbott was mentioned in this documentary. He is reflective of the Christian right https://theconversation.com/tony-abbott-and-the-revenge-of-the-delcons-94531
You would think people would be quick to help when… Continue reading
Moving the Homeless On if Not Arrest them? Why Not Solve the Problem?
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2017/09/21/anti-vagrancy-laws-are-not-the-best-way-to-reduce-homelessness?zid=318&ah=ac379c09c1c3fb67e0e8fd1964d5247f
Anti-vagrancy laws are not the best way to reduce homelessness
As Nevada’s second city ( with apologies to Henderson) may find out
Print edition | United States
| RENO, NEVADA
ON A sunny morning, downtown Reno is mostly empty, save for a handful of tourists. Two women speaking Spanish ogle diamonds… Continue reading
The Silent Exclusion and Discrimination of the Homeless
I am homeless but currently in a house sit. I am focusing on this issue as I am going to do something about it, not just for myself but for a group of people who are definitely marginalised and they do not enjoy the same rights as citizens. I might add that even… Continue reading
Homelessness is to have no home – do you care?
I believe homelessness can be solved. Definitely.
See report https://www.launchhousing.org.au/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LaunchHousing_AHM2018_Overview.pdf
It’s mostly hidden in the backs of cars, on friend’s couches
and in overcrowded houses.
Most homelessness is caused by expensive rent and unaffordable houses.
It’s become so normal that it’s practically invisible.
Do you care?
Australian Homelessness Monitor
Homelessness… Continue reading
The Structural Violence of the Homeless
This article struck a chord for me given I am homeless. I have been thinking about sleeping in my car. I have been thinking about how governments are doing nothing about this problem (to end it), often left to NGO’s or non profit welfare agencies. However, homelessness inspired the creation of this… Continue reading