Why do some people ignore homeless people?

The answer to that is as varied as the people who do ignore the homeless. Some of the reasons: * People simply don't know how to respond to someone who is homeless. read more

But maybe there is more information in why I don't understand why people ignore the homeless. Most of my encounters are with people on the subway, and there are some homeless people that look past you transparently asking for money - they have no plea as to why I should. read more

Why We Don’t See. Homeless people go unseen everyday, as passersby ignore their existence on sidewalks, in parks, in subway stations. But perhaps people's most perplexing moment of disregard occurs when homeless people ask them for help. read more

But being homeless is a serious reality that affects millions and requires attention and assistance. In this blog, we investigate the reason why we turn a blind eye to the homeless. The Reality of Poverty. For many people, ignoring the homeless is easier to do than acknowledging them. read more