The Importance of Friendship and Community in a Phoenix Homeless Population
Description
The lonely, empty face panhandling on the street corner has a story to tell. At first glance, most people write the homeless off as less than worthy. However, there is a deeper connection and understanding of relationships and a sense of community unseen by the majority of passer-byers. Amidst the humdrum beat of every day life, there is toil to find basic necessities such as food, water, sanitation, and a place to rest. At the same time, there is laughter and friendship as they help one another through the hostilities of their circumstances. Combining the creative elements of photojournalism and qualitative interviewing, the basic daily needs and struggles of the homeless will be delved into to answer how friendship is pertinent to survival on the streets.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2012-12
Agent
- Author (aut): Fisher, Meghan
- Thesis director: Hruschka, Daniel
- Committee member: Hita, Liza
- Committee member: Newland, Judy
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): College of Liberal Arts and Sciences