The Social Structure of the Homeless

Topics: Reasons for homelessness; previous housing conditions; social origins; current housing conditions; efforts for a normal residence; concepts of a normal residence regarding features and rent costs; description of the situation in the homeless shelter; search for work and unemployment; income and cost of living; financial situation; provision for one´s old age; illness; assistance received from authorities; leisure activity; games of chance; previous convictions and experiences with the legal system; relationship with neighborhood; political interest; discrimination experienced; reading habits; possession of durable consumer goods; debts.

Demography: age (classified); sex; marital status; religious denomination; school education; occupation; employment; income; size of household.