Understanding Homelessness In Canada

Social work is a huge part of our society and has a great deal of benefits the effect our society on a positive note. For example social work plays a huge influence on those who are homeless, and have no shelter or proper supplies to maintain a healthy lifestyle. “Homelessness is structural rather than individual in nature, thus defining homelessness in terms of oppression, power inequalities, and social forces” (Taylor, 2013, pg.262). Homelessness plays a huge role in our society and many individuals see this as something that needs to be eradicated. Canada itself has a large population of homeless individuals, there are many different reasons to why someone lost everything that they owned which lead to poverty and in some cases even losing their family.
For example those with mental disorders, who end up homeless a lot quicker than the average individual. These individuals need to be guided to start a healthy lifestyle for themselves, but unfortunately society doesn’t see this and would much rather eliminate individuals then fix societies condition. A Social worker's goal is to help and aid the homeless to get back on their feet and begin a new life and to add a positive. They should concentrate on more of a group setting rather than an individualistic approach as this will not only be more proactive but will help society better understand homelessness. Social workers play a positive role in our society as they understand individuals and try to help those in need without turning their back whether the individual is a youth, a women, a man, the disabled or those with mental health issues. This paper will highlight the benefits of social workers in society and how they play a role in