Social and economic hardships of homeless and other poor women.
Homeless women generally face the same social and economic problems as do men but in an intensified form due to the social marginalization of women and the responsibilities of parenthood, often borne by women alone. Remedies that entail changes in public policy and the enhancement of social-support networks are discussed.
Better Homes Foundation, Newton Centre, Boston, Mass.
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D000328:Adult; D000385:Aid to Families with Dependent Children / Q000191:economics; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008019:Life Style; D011203:Poverty / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015406:Single Parent / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States