How Depictions Of Poverty Shaped Our Perception Of Homelessness
The UK didn’t have a homeless problem until the depiction of poverty in historical texts led to the “othering” and homelessness of the population.
Imagine being in a fairy tale set back in a European castle hundreds of years ago, where characters are defined by their social status.
- The princess who pricks her finger on the spindle
- The royal knight or prince who saves everyone in town
- The sly beggar who swindles the rich and lives an immoral life in the shadows of society
The rich were highly idolized in the stories we read as children, while the poor were often portrayed as inferior.
The elite class has historically used media as a way of justifying class divides.
Author's summary: Historical depictions of poverty shape our perception of homelessness.
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