Women and social action. Episode 118, Homelessness / Board of Governors Universities in cooperation with Governors State University ; a production of Communications Services.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Lambert, Cheryl, director, producer.

Thompson, Martha, speaker.

Governors State University, publisher.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homelessness.

Homeless women.

Discrimination against the homeless.

Feminism.

Women--Social networks.

Women.

Genre:

Lectures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (69 minutes)

Other Title:

Homelessness

Place of Publication:

University Park, IL : Governors State University, 1993.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

Explores the complex social factors affecting the homeless. The lesson examines the causes of homelessness, the relationship of homelessness with other social issues, and the psychological and emotional issues common to homeless women. Interviews share how empowerment strategies are beginning to make a difference in the lives of the homeless. Interviews: Shelter representatives on the Coordinating Committee for the Women s Empowerment Project; Della Mitchell, Coordinator at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Empowerment Project for Homeless Women with Children.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed January 14, 2021).

OCLC:

1237667204