A new B.C.-based study undercuts the persistent stereotype that homeless people can't be trusted with cash, according to the lead researcher who says it also highlights a different way to respond to the crisis.

Zhao says having data on how people who did get the money actually spent it is something she thinks will help counteract stereotypes, increase empathy and potentially get skeptics and the public on board with the idea of providing cash transfers.

Now that the study is complete, the plan is to replicate it and expand it to other cities in Canada and the U.S.

  • hypelightfly@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    The point you are missing is this is common sense and goes without saying.

    The point you are missing is that you are wrong. This is not common sense and does not go without saying. It should be, but isn’t.

    This story was life changing for the other person, just because you’re an asshole doesn’t mean their story has no meaning to them or didn’t change their life and how they view the world.