Why in America are more men (statistically) homeless then women?

Question

NO "the Feminist did it" or "men are lazy responses" please

60% of American homeless are single men, not including men who are counted as a member of a homeless family

Answer 1

I think because a woman is more likely to ask for help before things get that serious or is more likely to be given help. Another reason could be pride- of instance if a woman runs from home makes bad choices etc. she could return home to her family with pride easier than a man. I think alot of it does have to do with a mans pride.

Answer 2

I think that a good majority of the homeless suffer from mental illness, schizophrenia, psychosis etc. Statistically, more men suffer from mental illness than women.

Also, I wonder if part of it is that women retain a closer relationship with family, if they are going through a "rough patch," whereas men are conditioned to believe that they should be "independent," and not rely on anyone for help.

Answer 3

There are far fewer safety net (public and private) resources for men than there are for women, especially women with children.  If a man does not have a family and he falls on hard times, he'd better grab a shopping cart.

Answer 4

Men have a greater desire to be independent, even if it means living on the streets and begging for handouts.  At least they don't have a wife, mother, or boss telling them what to do.  They can sustain this lifestyle more easily than a woman can.  

It is more dangerous for a woman to be homeless.  Women want to be taken care of and will seek a life where their basic needs are met, by themselves or in a family unit.

Answer 5

A woman can always trade her body for a place to live. It's called "c" power. A guy can't do that. Read Helen Gurly Brown.

Answer 6

a woman can also more easily sell herself for s*x to make money

Answer 7

Because men have less special interest groups then women. White men exspecially have none. SO while there are lots of special shelters for women and children, there are less for men. Women also are more likely to be taken in by family and friends. Men are more proud and are less likely to ask for help. There are less programs for men to learn a skill and be placed in a working situation to get off the streets.

Answer 8

IDK about stat's ... but I was watching the TV show, "What would you do" ... and they had a homeless man get beat by teen-age boys (fake) and the public took about 4 minutes to respond ... then they used a homeless women, and it took about 1 minute for the public to respond; plus, the public (men & women) gave the homeless women money.  

Why didn't they offer the homeless man who was beat money?  (Both genders were homeless looking, and looked like they smelled very bad ... so no s*x appeal)

Answer 9

You have your stats wrong:

"3.5 million people (1.35 million of which are children) will experience homelessness in a given year.

Children under the age of 18 account for 39% of the homeless population. 42% of these are under the age of 5.

43% of the homeless population are women; 40% of these women are unaccompanied. 22% of homeless women claim domestic abuse as reason for homelessness. 25% of these claim to have been abused within the past year.

Families with children comprise 33% of the homeless population.

Vets constitute 40% of the homeless population.

1 in every 5 homeless persons has a severe or persistent mental illness.

25% of the homeless nationwide are employed."

Answer 10

It is in the discussion of homelessness that biases become evident:  all life is sanctified and valued when talking about abortion or euthanasia, but the value of life decreases when one discusses the homeless and the poor.  People who are on the streets are there because of circumstances, not "laziness" or anything for which they can be blamed.  In the case of men, a large proportion of the homeless are returning veterans, those with mental health issues, people living with addiction, and victims of the American "health-care" system.  Why so many men?  Because there are very few resources designed to help men with such things as PTSD and other mental health issues that are a direct result of having been involved with war.  The resources that are available are often not accessed by men because American men live in a culture whereby being a man means not seeking help because it's a sign of weakness.  There is a  pervasively dismissive attitude toward mental health, particularly that of men.  

Nobody knows why some people become addicts and others don't.  The ones who live on the streets are stigmatized and dehumanized because they have dehumanized themselves.  They are on the periphery of the general population; they don't fit in, and they are eyesores and nuisances.  Street people contribute nothing and are "lower than dirt" <---that said to me by a former drug addict who really dislikes the homeless.  Addicts have always been with us and always will be.  They are broken spirits, but they are human beings.  People who think things like "bumfights" are funny are truly sick people, in my opinion.  Imagine taking one wrong turn in life.  One.  And it all comes crashing down around you.  It can happen to anyone.

Answer 11

A lot of men use to work in manufacturing. A lot of these jobs were outsourced. Since a lot of them don't have an education higher than a high school degree, their job choices are limited and in high demand.

Answer 12

I'm honestly not intending to offend anybody, but nobody stated what I think to be the obvious. It is socially acceptable for a woman to be taken in by a man and cared for. It's relatively common for a woman on the outs, with or without kids, to find a single working man who is willing to take care of them for companionship and s*x. This scenario is much less socially acceptable for a man having troubles. A woman is much less likely to take him in and take care of him. He also probably wouldn't be comfortable with that.

Answer 13

I find that most of the homeless either have mental problems or suffer from some kind of substance addiction. Maybe those numbers coincide?

Answer 14

Women are much more likely to ask for help.

A man does not like to ask for help. (Directions?). If he does, he feels like less a man therefor lowering his self esteem. Also, men would be less afraid of being homeless than women. Much lower maintenance factor too. Losing your job can lead to alcohol and drug abuse. No job leads to no money which leads to eviction which leads to homelessness which, in many cases, leads to alcohol and drug abuse which may soon lead to crime. Of course many have mental problems that aren't treated properly. You also can't force these people into rehab and many don't want help even if they could get it. Solution? (?)

Answer 15

Because more men are willing to house and take care of a woman than women are willing to do for a men.