Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2022
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Christine Chaney
First Advisor/Committee Member
Chuck Strawn
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Tom Amorose
Keywords
homelessness, women, mothers, sexual assault, domestic violence, gender disparities, pregnancy, abortion, education, cycles, educational institutions
Abstract
An analysis of homelessness with particular attention to King County and a focus on single women. This paper aims to address gender disparities in housing prioritization and homeless reduction solutions while suggesting gender-conscious policies and programs. The current system of housing prioritization is aiming to be neutral; yet it falls to the side of white, cisgender, heterosexual men. Single women without children have specific needs that are not met because the absence of children in their lives makes them insignificant, which feeds into the cyclical nature of chronic homelessness. By analyzing the specific pathways that women take into homelessness, this paper highlights innovative approaches towards a long-term solution to the homeless crisis. This paper also advocates for a community-based approach targeted towards single women, urging educational institutions to step into the picture.
Recommended Citation
LaMagra, Luisa J., "Breaking the Cycle: An Analysis of the Reduction of Single Women in the Homeless Community" (2022). Honors Projects. 158.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/158
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