Asked by Namrita Dadwan on Jun 05, 2024
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What was a reason for the increase in homelessness rates during the 1980s?
A) The elimination of Medicaid
B) The release of many psychiatric patients from state mental hospitals
C) The elimination of all federal housing subsidies for the impoverished
D) Congress's refusal to extend unemployment benefits during the recession of the early 1980s
Homelessness Rates
The proportion of the population that does not have stable, permanent, and adequate housing at any given time.
Psychiatric Patients
Individuals receiving care or treatment for mental illness or psychological disorders within a clinical or hospital setting.
Federal Housing Subsidies
Financial assistance provided by the federal government to make housing more affordable, often targeted towards low-income families.
- Analyze the causes and effects of economic policies and societal shifts in the 1980s, including homelessness and the resurgence of conservatism.
Verified Answer
EH
ellyen haydenJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The release of many psychiatric patients from state mental hospitals during the 1980s led to an increase in homelessness rates as many of these individuals had nowhere to go after being discharged. Without proper support and resources, they were left to fend for themselves on the streets. The other choices listed were factors that may have contributed to poverty and economic hardship, but they were not the direct cause of the increase in homelessness during this time period.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the causes and effects of economic policies and societal shifts in the 1980s, including homelessness and the resurgence of conservatism.