Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Because of their unique circumstances, it is uncommon to describe street children positively. Their world is demoralizing, dispiriting, and disenchanting and their future appears formidable and arduous as society habitually rejects, scorns, and despises them. Their unique circumstances refer to their situations which are always unusual. Since they are considered, they habitually accept that they are inferior and worthless. Their unique situation is somewhat paradoxical. While they are citizens who have equal rights and opportunities the latter is oftentimes unattainable, and their situations are unequal. This author argues that the dignity of these children must be recognized and respected. They are normal human beings who find themselves homeless because of convoluted circumstances. It is complex to comprehend their peculiar situations and the reasons why they are homeless. This study addresses their unusual way of life so the public can be more aware of their various circumstances.
Author: Gabriel Julien
Institution: University of the West Indies
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405851369