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Homelessness

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:24:07 -0400

Homelessness is the condition and societal category of people who lack fixed housing, usually because they cannot afford a regular, safe, and adequate shelter. The term “homelessness” may also include people whose primary nighttime residence is in a homeless shelter, in an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or in a public or private place not designed for use as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

Race and Urban Poverty

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:22:49 -0400

Poverty twice as likely for minority ethnic groups: education fails to close the gap

The poverty rate for Britainâ€™s minority ethnic groups stands at 40%, double the 20% found amongst white British people, according to new research published today (30 April) by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Minority ethnic groups are also being overlooked for jobs and are being paid lower wages, despite improvements in education and qualificationsâ€¦