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Mostly social apathy. This is due to the "bystander effect" (otherwise known as Genovese syndrome). When someone sees someone else needing help, they may not help. In a sense, if you don't like the television program you're watching, you just change the channel.
Social Psychologists believe this is because many people have little to no physical or emotion attachment to the person needing aid. If it was a family member who was homeless and asking for your help, then you would (most likely) do everything in your power to help them because you have an invested attachment. However, if it was a stranger asking for your help- someone you have no attachment to- then you will likely walk past them. This differs from person to person, as someone who is morally-minded would likely have an emotional attachment to anyone suffering, despite their relationship (or lack, thereof). If it does not affect your life very much, then the chance you will aid someone in need diminishes greatly.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agomany of us try to help the homeless, it is just that some people take themselves as importance and leave out those who really need help.... that is why we should always help people in need, mostly those who are unluckier than us.......
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∙ 13y agoProbably because (1) the majority of homeless people have no family to take care of them- and (2) maybe the homeless people don't want anyone to help them !
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Do people in jail live better than homeless people?
I think yes, people in jail do live better than homeless people. Why? People in jail get fed and have a bed. People that are homeless, dont have that kind of ability. They cant make friends, esually, they dont get fed, or get fed poorly, and they get to see people that cant help them in any sort of way.
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Charities help them because the money raised in the charity can be given to help homeless people.
saw homeless man on streets why cant we help the homeless more?
Many of the chronically homeless are struggling with addiction and mental illness, not simply suffering lack of work. Refer them to your local homeless shelter and aid organizations. If you want to help, volunteer in a shelter or transport the homeless to a shelter.
Are homeless people willing to accept help?
Some people who are actually homeless are willing to accept help wherever they get it, but the homeless people who are drug addicts/not really homeless will not accept help, but only money to buy useless items. Some will, some won't, it depends all on the person.
How can you help homeless people in your community?
There are many different ways to help homeless people where you live. You can start by giving them food and a blanket to sleep with.
How is important to help homeless people?
is very important to help homeless people because if you were one of them imagine how hard is to walk without shoes in the street or slepping in the middle of the night, in U.S.A are a lot o f programs were help homeless people.
What help is there for homeless people in UK?
Yes
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How much of Zimbabwe is homeless?
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How many people are homeless after the Japanese earthquake?
Many people got homeless from this terrible earthquake! and you should help them! :P
Who can help the homeless get free medical help?
The website in the Related Link below gives resources for the health and wellness of homeless people.
How does salvation army help?
they helped homeless people
