Homelessness in the 21st Century (ePub)

Stephanie Southworth, PhD is an assistant professor of sociology at Coastal Carolina University. Her current research focuses on using applied, community-based research to find structural solutions to social problems. She believes strongly in the value of educating the public about the reasons for social inequalities to reduce stereotypes. Southworth has published over a dozen peer reviewed articles and book chapters and regularly presents the findings of her studies to community groups and conferences. She is on the Board of Directors of several organizations serving low income community members. She, along with co-author Sara Brallier have started several community programs based on the results of their research.

Sara A. Brallier is a Professor of Sociology at Coastal Carolina University. She teaches social inequality, sociology of religion, the sociology of aging, the sociology of death and dying, and research methods for the social sciences. Her current research focuses on housing and food insecurity. She has published numerous articles and book chapters and frequently shares her research with community groups and at academic conferences. She uses her research to inform her activism; she serves on the boards of several agencies serving marginalized populations and frequently consults with community groups interested in instigating social change. Her areas of expertise include social inequality, family demography, the sociology of aging, gerontology, and distance education.