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Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Teresa Gowan, “Hobos, Hustlers and Backsliders-Homeless in San Francisco” (University of Minnesota Press, 2010)
Teresa Gowan, “Hobos, Hustlers and Backsliders-Homeless in San Francisco” (University of Minnesota Press, 2010)
Friday 25th March 2011
Teresa Gowan uncovers the systemic causes and identity struggles of homelessness in San Francisco in this insightful episode.
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Marshall Poe
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Interviews with Scholars of Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery about their New Books
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Homelessness: Identity and Systemic Issues in San Francisco
I really liked about the project, as it seemed like it developed from just looking at recycling, was how people themselves take up these discourses.
What really drives homelessness? Is it poor choices, unstable jobs, or something deeper? In this eye-opening episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe sits down with Teresa Gowan to discuss her compelling book, 'Hobos, Hustlers and Backsliders: Homeless in San Francisco'. Gowan dives into the lives of San Francisco's homeless population, revealing how systemic issues like lack of affordable housing and institutional racism shape their daily realities.
She challenges the notion that homelessness is merely an individual failing, arguing instead that it's a complex societal problem. Through vivid stories and thorough research, Gowan paints a detailed picture of how homeless individuals navigate their identities amidst the city's shelters, treatment centers, and recycling economy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the broader factors at play in homelessness and how public policies can either help or hinder those without stable housing.