Socs185_essay1__1_.docx Utilizing Sociological Imagination to Target Homelessness Among

socs185_essay1__1_.docx    Utilizing Sociological Imagination to Target Homelessness Amongst Veterans in the United States  Chamberlain University, College of Nursing  SOCS 185N: Culture and Society  The early 1980s was a time period categorized by economic recessions and high inflation. As a result, homelessness became aprominent, public health and socioeconomic issue that affectedveterans in the United States. Veterans experienced traumatic incidents during times of war, and many suffer from mentalhealth issues.Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) andSevere Anxiety are widespread mental health issues that affect veterans during the post-combative period. PTSD restricts veterans capability tofunction properly and obtain important resources. Due to the inadequacy of mental health resources, some veterans are forced to live on the street without access to resources necessary for survival. In addition to that, another factor that may lead to homelessness amongst veterans, is the inability to access job opportunities that align with their qualifications. This essay will explore how the use of sociological imagination can be used to target homelessness amongst veterans in the United States.  The concept of sociological imagination enables us to think about society on a larger scale. In chapter one of the text, Kendall (2018) asserts that sociological imagination allowsone to navigate beyond established ways of thinking, whilegaining new insights and more awareness of the relationship between ones person