Q&A 7: Discriminations

Have you faced any discrimination while being houseless?

The names used for the second, third, fifth, sixth interviewed individuals have been altered at their request to protect their privacy. These responses remain authentic, with only minor modifications made for enhanced readability.

Mike: Not really, as long as you don’t dress like a houseless.

John: If people don’t know they won’t treat you differently.

Will: People look at you differently when they know you're houseless.

D: It’s not too bad.

Walt: Haven’t gone out much other than my workplace, so I don’t really know.

Ben: Not really, just don’t say or dress like a houseless.