LSR 3107 Study Guide - Final Guide: Eurocentrism, Table Tennis, Participant Observation
19 Apr 2016
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Why are youth homeless: abuse/conflict at home, mental health, disowned by parents (lgbt, poverty, lack of affordable housing, poor job market, addiction, new immigrants, lack of support. Peer network consists of other street youth. May not be positive since its just made from necessity. But could be positive since the street families could be more supportive than biological families. Kid and davidson (2007: importance of forming strong connections with individuals outside of street community. Helps support a move back into mainstream existence. Social impact of leisure participation: existing literature: leisure activities can be a means of connection street youth with broader housed communities and can be used to form bonds. Why is leisure important for homeless youth: structured leisure = important vehicles for facilitating social interactions between homeless and mainstream society. Street soccer canada: homeless and street involved participants. International street soccer association: mission: facilitate development of creative soccer players. Help players become better people and learners.
