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.
