> most people simply blame the homeless person as someone who behaved badly, obviously.
I don't think blame has that much to do with how people form social connections. I think people assume there are a host of other problems associated with homeless people and stay away from them for those reasons, regardless of whose fault it is that they're homeless.
The flip side of this effect is that when you are successful everyone wants to be your friend.
People act out of self-interest, including how they choose their friends, jobs, potential partners, and so on, and I don't think this has ever been any different.
It must make things that much more difficult for people who are struggling.
I don't think blame has that much to do with how people form social connections. I think people assume there are a host of other problems associated with homeless people and stay away from them for those reasons, regardless of whose fault it is that they're homeless.
Great article, by the way.