Anthony Browne

In the subsequent viewpoint, Anthony Browne, a writer for the British publication New Statesman, asserts that homelessness is primarily a male problem. Men make up the vast majority of groups that commonly experience homeless- ness, including the unemployed, former prisoners, veterans of the armed forces, and members of the foster care system. Furthermore, states Browne, men’s friendships tend to be less intimate than women’s, which makes men less likely to seek help from friends during times of financial trouble. As you read, consider the following questions:

1. Why are women less likely than men to be officially homeless, in Browne’s view?
2. According to the author, why are foster care boys more likely than girls to leave care and end up on the streets?
3. How do men typically cope with their problems...