The Social Structure of the Homeless

Social structure of the residents of homeless shelters.

Topics: Reasons for homelessness; previous housing conditions; social
origins; current housing conditions; efforts for a normal residence;
concepts of a normal residence regarding features and rent costs;
description of the situation in the homeless shelter; search for work
and unemployment; income and cost of living; financial situation;
provision for one´s old age; illness; assistance received from
authorities; leisure activity; games of chance; previous convictions
and experiences with the legal system; relationship with neighborhood;
political interest; discrimination experienced; reading habits;
possession of durable consumer goods; debts.

Demography: age (classified); sex; marital status; religious
denomination; school education; occupation; employment; income; size of
household.