ECO: homeless

I. Issue and reason

We are concerned about this problem because we have a bad image about the homeless. When we see them around the train station or in other public places, we are sometimes afraid of them, thinking that they might rob us because they are poor. So, the homeless is a serious problem and a problem which we come across in our daily lives.

II. Causes

1) One cause of this problem is unemployment. After World War II, Japanese industries started to use many machines to make many products the same time. So, people like with such skills or people who couldn’t keep up with the times lost their jobs. The recession was also a cause of unemployment.

2) A second cause of this problem is family problems, especially divorce. A person who gets divorced and loses his house goes to the big city to find a job and someplace to live. But he doesn’t always succeed because of the recession.

3) The final cause is too difficult to solve. This is because some people are willing to become homeless.

These are the main causes of this problem.

III. Solutions

1) One solution is about education. Educators should educate children not to become homeless in the future. For example, if in the future they lose their job and don’t have any money, teachers teach them the existence of places which can aid them. Additionally, educators can also teach people not to discriminate against the homeless.

2) The second solution is a little strict for the homeless. The government should kick them out of the station or other public places.

3) Then, some companies can give people like this a job, a place to live, and a small salary.

The second solution is strict, but it can work well if it’s connected with the third solution. Then we hope the homeless problem can be solved.