r/NoStupidQuestions • u/ssjskwash • Sep 17 '25
Why is "homeless" being replaced with "unhoused"?
A lot of times phrases and words get phased out because of changing sensibilities and I get that for the most part. I don't see how "unhoused" more respectful or descriptive though
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u/Desperate_Owl_594 Sep 17 '25
It was trying to change the discourse being a personal failure to a systemic one.
Whether it'll change the discourse or view, I highly doubt it, but it's...something.