Explore further: Resources for deeper understanding

Delve deeper into the crucial topics of homelessness, escorting, labeling theory, and feminist theory with our carefully selected academic resources. This collection is designed to provide comprehensive insights and support further research.

Academic articles on homelessness & Insights into escorting and societal perceptions

      Gain a broader perspective on the multifaceted issues surrounding homelessness through these scholarly articles. Each resource offers an in-depth look at various aspects, from societal causes to individual experiences, providing a foundation for understanding this complex social challenge.

      Explore academic perspectives on escorting and homelessness, focusing on its social dimensions, personal narratives, and the impact of societal labels. These articles provide critical analysis, shedding light on a topic often misunderstood and stigmatized within various communities.

 

 

Bretherton, Joanne (2020) Women’s Experiences of                            Homelessness: A Longitudinal Study. Social Policy and                Society. ISSN: 1475-3073

Anne O’Brien (2022) Homelessness as a Feminist Issue:                     Revisiting the 1970s, Australian Feminist Studies, 37:112,           134-151, DOI: 10.1080/08164649.2023.2173140

Christensen, Kaleena (2026) Homelessness, Gender, and the             Technologies of Outstitutionalization. Splice: The Journal              of Undergraduate Scholarship, Vol. 9

Duff, P., Shoveller, J., Chettiar, J., Feng, C., Nicoletti, R., &                     Shannon, K. (2011). Sex work and motherhood: Social and         structural barriers to health and social services for women          living with HIV in Vancouver. Journal of Urban Health,                 88(6), 1056–1067.

Duff, P., Deering, K., Gibson, K., Tyndall, M., & Shannon, K.                    (2011). Homelessness among a cohort of women in street-        based sex work: The need for safer environment                            interventions. BMC Public Health, 11, 643.

Harding, S., & Hamilton, P. (2009). Working girls: Abuse or                   choice in street-level sex work? The British Journal of                   Social Work, 39(6), 1118–1135.                                                  

Bogdan, R., & Taylor, S. (1987). Toward a sociology of                            acceptance: The other side of the study of deviance.                    Social Policy, 18(2), 34–39.

Pampel, A. M., & Stegmaier, M. A. (2020). Female                                 homelessness: The social relationships of homeless                     women. Maastricht Journal of Liberal Arts, 12, 5–20.

Gibbs, J. P., & Erickson, M. L. (1975). Major developments inthe         sociological study of deviance. Annual Review of                           Sociology, 1, 21–42.

Turrell, M. (2025). Stigma from above: A new theoretical                     perspective to understand the sexual and reproductive                 health of women experiencing homelessness. Feminist               Theory, 1–16.

Flowers, R. B. (2010). The prostitution of women and girls.                 McFarland.

Watson, J. (2018). Youth homelessness and survival sex:                      Intimate relationships and gendered subjectivities.                         Routledge.

Foundational theories: Labeling and feminist perspectives

      Deepen your understanding of the theoretical frameworks that underpin our discussions: labeling theory and feminist theory. These academic works provide essential background and advanced critiques, enriching your comprehension of the blog's core arguments.

1. Labeling Theory Overview This resource provides a clear and reliable explanation of labeling theory, including its origins in symbolic interactionism and how labels influence identity and behavior. It helps explain how individuals come to be defined as “deviant” and how those labels shape their life outcomes.

2. Labeling Theory & Identity Formation This article breaks down how labeling affects a person’s self-concept and future behavior. It emphasizes that the real focus of labeling theory is not just behavior, but how society reacts to individuals and how those reactions shape identity over time.

3. Feminist Theory Overview This source explains how feminist theory analyzes gender inequality, power structures, and social expectations placed on women. It highlights key themes such as patriarchy, oppression, and objectification, which are central to understanding gendered experiences like homelessness and survival strategies.

Why these resources matter

These resources are integral to the academic mission of this blog, forming a crucial part of our sociology assignment. They are curated to offer robust, scholarly support for the ideas presented, ensuring a well-rounded and theoretically informed exploration of our chosen topics. We encourage you to engage with these materials to enhance your learning experience.