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Social Problems; Sociology of the Workplace
Full name SOC–220 Social Problems October 21, 2011 Instructor name Sociology of the Workplace We might have been equal around 200B.C. but
those days are over. Political control, unequal income and unequal status changed the way American families had to break away for economic
independency due to the massive industrialization. Jobs and careers are a core value in American society (Macionis 2008). Two revolutions, Industrial
and Information, changed the workplace for most Americans, creating a new status quo for them and their families. With the new modern economy, the
quality of life can only be improved. Structural–functional, social conflict, and symbolic interaction are the three major approaches in sociology that
guides thinking...show more content...
I have seen in the retail business that the managers don't have to leave the stores anymore to attend a meeting. They simply now have to make a
phone call, enter a code, and they are in a "conference call" allowing them to still manage their stores. There are telecommunicating jobs that now
allow workers to stay at home and earn income. The social ramifications to this new way of work have changed people for the good and some for the
bad. While moms can now stay at home with their children while working and earning income; this saves them the expenses from traveling. The
negative impact on this is that stay–home–jobs isolate the person from the outside world that they once had. It is harder to get a promotion and adds
to the gender inequality in the workplace (Macionis, 2008). I just purchased a home and never saw my loan officer; she worked out of California
from her office and home. I liked the convenience of the process because I was able to retrieve my emails from her and resend them on my free
time. The personal contact has diminished, resulting in some sort of isolation. Society is created by ongoing social conflict between the more
powerful groups who exploit groups with lesser power. There was a fine line between work and home which now has been blurred from the
stay–home–jobs (Macionis, 2008). The pressure of work that used to just fill the office now is taken home, so where do you find the balance again for
this new
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Social Problems Affecting Society, Big And Small
Social problems affect every society, big and small. When social problems are mentioned they tend to refer to the problems that affect people living
together in a society. The list of social problems is huge and not identical from area to area. In the U.S., social issues include the growing divide
between the rich and poor, domestic violence, unemployment, racism, and many others. Sometimes social issues arise when people hold very different
opinions about how to handle certain situations. Strong disagreements on how to solve problems create divides in social groups. Social problems,
eventually lead to social change. Social change refers to any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values and norms. Poverty
is a major social problem, which seems to be a natural condition that cannot be eliminated, at least in some areas of the world. Some social theorists
believe that poverty is necessary either because no economic system can be perfectly just or because certain individuals are unable or unwilling to
support themselves. Poverty is widespread due to a lack of resources needed to develop the society, as well as individuals take most of the wealth of
a country for themselves by corruption and force. Congo is an example of this political condition making for widespread poverty in a society. Issues
like hunger, illness and thirst are causes and effects of poverty. For instance, not having water can mean you 're poor, but being poor also means you
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Sociology: Identifying Social Problems Essay
Identifying Social Problems
The definition of a social problem varies greatly depending on whether an objectivist approach or a constructionist approach is taken. This is
because sociologists that adopt these unique perspectives will differ in how they view the nature of a social problem. The objectivist definition of a
social problem is perhaps more common sense because it "suggests that the essence of social problems lies in objective social conditions and that
some conditions are problems." [1] This definition focuses around the evaluation of conditions in society to decide whether they are harmful to either
individuals or society, and then defining them as social problems. If a condition fails to meet a given...show more content...
[4] This approach is quite unique as a social problem refers to the activities of individuals or groups, which make assertions towards some harmful
condition. The constructionists will focus on and examine what the claimsmakers say about conditions, rather than the conditions themselves. [5]
This examination will often take the form of case studies, in which sociologists will look at how a particular public issue is constructed.
Constructionism is also interested in problem identification, or its perception and definition. Of interest is how certain conditions come to be
defined as problems by certain groups, as this usually reflects an issue of power that this group stands to lose or benefit from. Typification, or the
characterization of a problem's nature [6] is also important to sociologists. Typification will take the common forms of assuming a particular
orientation for a problem, in order to provide a solution, as well as using typifying examples to capture public attention. Examples of this can be found
later in this paper, in the discussion of Best's logical structure of claimsmaking as applied to child sexual abuse. While constructionists agree that social
problems are a subjective phenomenon, there is a division among them over the nature of constructionism, which manifests into
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Alcoholism a Social Problem?
The Social Problem The social problem that was identified in the helping relationship is a return to alcohol use or relapse. The participant in the
helping project admitted she had been in substance abuse treatment twice, but was unable to remain abstinent from alcohol use. This, according to her
is a relapse, however, Miller (1996) identifies relapse as a return to alcohol and/or drug dependent behavior in a person who has previously achieved
and maintained abstinence for a significant period of time beyond withdrawal. Unfortunately, the participant was unable to remain abstinent for any
significant period of time, therefore does not meet the definition of relapse. Hence, we will discuss relapse, but the core social problem...show more
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Milam and Ketcham (1983) report that in 1804, Thomas Trotter wrote a paper that first introduced the concept of alcoholism as a disease. The essay
was very controversial at that time in history and the controversy continues to this day. Trotters' paper not only challenged the popular Christian church
opinion that the alcoholic is sinful and depraved, but he implied that the alcoholic is not responsible for his behavior and should not be judged but
treated. Trotter also managed to upset the medical profession by implying that they were now to assume responsibility for treating more than just the
physical ailments that accompany alcohol abuse. The disease concept of alcoholism was met with such disapproval by the church and a complete lack
of professional cooperation that the concept eventually faded into oblivion. Unfortunately for the alcoholics, they continued to be relegated to the same
institutions that housed the insane and feeble minded, Milam and Ketcham (1983). This treatment continued until AA entered the dark world of the
alcoholic. While there were religious groups like the Oxford Group, which was an evangelistic Christian movement from the 1920s, where alcoholics
were told they lacked moral principals, along with other forms of treatment which used barbiturates and belladonna, but nothing to provide the
alcoholic with hope for a sober future. Agency
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Essay On Social Problems
Ellie Caylor
Miss O.
Social Problems
11/1/17
Many people wonder, what is a social problem? Social problems are all over the world and affect many people. The definition of a social problem
is an aspect of society that a large number of people or community are concerned about. They depend on your values or if you believe something is
good or bad. There are two kinds of social problems, objective condition and subjective concern. An objective condition is a condition within society
that can be measured. Subjective concern is an aspect of society that many people are concerned about. Social problems are major events that affect a
lot of people. The social problem I will cover is poverty.
Poverty is an extreme social problem and it means to...show more content...
Everyone put their savings into the stock market in New York City on Wall Street. Then the stock market crashed and people were financially
wiped out. Factories and businesses began firing people and for those who still had jobs got paid barely anything. Over 12,000 Americans were
becoming unemployed every single day, this lead up to having 12 million people without jobs. Also, the drought in the middle of the country
decreased the amount of farm production. Farmers couldn't support themselves because they couldn't grow crops. Kids couldn't go to school because
schools had to shut down due to lack of money. People couldn't even make enough money to meet their basic needs. Then in 1932, Franklin D
Roosevelt won the next election over Herbert Hoover. This was the change the country needed in order to get back on their feet. The economy
continued to improve and the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) grew at an average rate of 9% per year. TheGreat Depression was another historical event
that put many people in poverty (Great Depression Poverty).
Throughout the years, the world have been living in poverty because of different events that occur. Natural disasters leave many people with nothing.
Hurricanes, Earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters affect a lot of people. Every year, 26 million people are put into poverty because of a
natural disaster. The tropical Storm Agatha increased the rate of poverty by
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The Media As A social Problem Essay
The Media as a Social Problem            The mass media plays a large role in modern
society. Indeed, many have argued that people spend more time in "mass–mediated" interaction than in actual human interaction. The mass media, then,
would seemingly be an excellent position to initiate social change, positively affect social problems, and help combat social ills that are considered
normal patterns of behavior. Yet, the mass media has largely failed in addressing and helping to solve social problems. As seen through its
presentation of the three major variables of race, class, and gender, the mass media has actually served to contribute to the social problems it covers,
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As those in minority areas are portrayed and viewed negatively a flight of capital and economic activity develops in conjunction with the stereotypes.
Those with capital, typically white, avoid neighborhoods seen as violent or dangerous, and money is not spent or invested in these communities. Once
this happens, "the catastrophe of the inner–city increasingly becomes one of economic isolation more than simply of race". Jobs quickly disappear,
and welfare reforms are doomed to failure without hope of potential employment. Once the welfare system fails the "United States will further divide
into two societies: one multiracial and reasonably prosperous; the other, disadvantaged and often dark skinned, living in semi–permanent poverty". As
the inner–city minority neighborhoods become increasingly poor vis–Г –vis society as a whole, it becomes increasingly likely that the members of the
television news media will not come from this area of society and continue to promote the fixed images they have developed of these neighborhoods,
perhaps ignoring other methods to present the problems of the inner–city. Thus, the two concepts of race and class are closely related and act to
reinforce one another.      While failing to contribute to a solution to the problems of race and class, the television
news media has been much more successful in promoting gender equality. News features often show and expose
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Social Problems
There have been social problems throughout history. There have been social problems in the past, there are social problems now, and there will
be social problems in the future. Each social problem have their main statements, activists, and counterclaims. In the past, we had social problems
like women's rights, civil rights, and the AIDS epidemic. Women did not have the same rights as men in the past, but they wanted wanted equal
rights to men. The main claim for the women's rights social movement was that women were just as capable as men and deserves the same rights.
The key players of the movement include the women leading the movement like Susan B. Anthony. The counterclaim to this movement would be
that women do not deserve the same rights as men because they are not a capable as men. Minorities did not have the same rights as white people,
but they wanted the same rights as white people. The claim for the civil rights social movement was that black people deserve the same rights as
white people because they are the same. The key players of this movement were the leaders of the movement like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm
X, and Rosa Parks. The counterclaim to this movement would be the black people do not deserve the same rights as white people since they are not
as human as white people. In the 1980s, AIDS started to spread and seemly was linked to gay men. The main claim about the AIDS epidemic was that
gay people were spreading AIDS. The key players were health
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The Social Problem Of Social Problems
1.0.0 SOCIAL PROBLEM The term "social problem" cannot be comprehensively defined without understanding the meaning of social itself before
joining problem. 1.0.1 SOCIAL The word social comes from the Latin socius meaning "friend." When you 're being social, you 're everyone 's friend.
Go to a social, or mixer and you might make a lot of new friends. Stand in the corner pouting, however, and you 're being anti–social. Humans are
described as social being ones that tend to move or live in groups together, Social is relating to society or it is organization, needing companionship
and therefore best suited to living in communities", relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure. Cambridge
dictionary defined social as relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are
not working: 1.0.2 PROBLEM Problem is a condition of discontentment resented by someone. But when it is resented on many people, it becomes a
social problem. For a problem to be social, it must involve a large number of people, sometimes groups and institutions who consider a particular
condition as undesirable and intolerable and want to it to be corrected through collective effort or action. It is also a perceived gap between the
existing state and a desired state, or a deviation from a norm, standard, although many problems turn out to have several
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Social Problems
According to Ferreira (2005:86), four elements may be discerned when attempting to define a social problem. The four elements are: a pressure
(influential) group; a social condition; a set of values and norms; and collective action.
Taking these four elements as building blocks the following definition of a social problem may be arrived at: A social condition, known to a pressure
group as posing a threat to current values and norms, that requires collective action to rectify (Pretorius, Le Roux, Lesufi, Liebenberg, Martin
Rautenbach & Zegeye in Ferreira 2005:87).
In the sections that follow I will attempt to clarify each one of the four elements that constitute the definition of a social problem.
The crux of the matter here regards...show more content...
Today,Africa's rate of urbanization is second to none (Tibaijuka in de Beer, du Plessis, Liebenberg & Moloi 2005:116). At the eve of independence,
during the 60's for a handful of African countries, urbanization, in most cases, was well sought after (social condition). Western powers had developed
following paths of industrialization and urbanization and the same was thought possible in Africa (pressure groups). The basic tenants of this
assumption went as follows: Capital distributed from the West to Africa was to be invested in industrial enterprises in centers that wielded political
power. This newly found industry would promote manufacturing and encourage domestic savings. Jobs would be created and the capital accumulated
reinvested in development projects (de Beer et al 2005: 115–125). And thus, by following this path Africa would become self–sufficient (values and
norms).
However, five decades later Africa has failed to develop as rapidly or to the extent to which the West has. Urbanpoverty escalates daily. A handful of
problems face the African city: insufficient provision of jobs, poorly delivered public services, a weakening revenue base, and escalating pollution
levels. According to de Beer et al. (2005:116–117), it is projected that by 2030 half of Africa's population will have become urbanized, most of whom
will live in poverty (social problem).
There are some solutions on offer. Urban agriculture, albeit somewhat controversial, has
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Poverty As A Social Issue Essay
Imagine having to work seven days a week, putting in more than forty hours, only to come back to an unstable living situation and still have barely
enough to get by. For many people, they remain in this cycle of poverty for the rest of their lives. There is no light at the end of their tunnel, but instead
more obstacles that they must overcome. Poverty, like other social divisions, is something that continues to plague society, and while it is most likely
impossible to completely eradicate it, certain actions on the part of people who are not in poverty can be done in order to elevate those who within
that state of poverty, and therefore improve the overall happiness. Poverty, as a social issue, needs to be embraced and accepted in order for its
debilitating effects to be minimized, therefore improving the quality of life for all people.
In Ascher's piece, the author doesn't necessarily highlight the experience of poverty, but more so how people who are not in those kinds of
conditions respond to it, as evidenced by the two particular encounters that the author illustrates. There are two responses in dealing with those who
are impoverished. One revolves the idea of isolation, in that people do whatever it takes in order to remove themselves from the presence of these
individuals, and attempt to push these people out of society. The other response revolves around acceptance, in which case these people who are not
well off are recognized, and treated well out of compassion
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Social Problems Of A Social Problem
A social problem is a condition that at least some people in a community views as being undesirable. Everyone would agree about some social
problems, such as murders and DWI traffic deaths. Other social problems may be viewed as such by certain groups of people. Teenagers who play
loud music is a public park obviously do not view as a problem, but some other people may consider it an undesirable social condition. Some
nonsmoker views smoking as an undesirable social condition that should be banned in public buildings.
Social problems are the general factors that affect and damage society. A social problem is normally a term used to describe problems with a
particular area or group of people in the world. Social problems often involve problems that affect real life. It also affects how people react to certain
situations. Examples can include:
Sexual transmitted desease
Anti social behavior
poverty
Drug abuse
Prostitution
Alchohal abuse
Economic Deprivation
Unemployment
Sexual abuse
Rape
Early pregnancy
Female genital mutilation
A social problem is any condition or behavior that has negative consequences for large numbers of people and that is generally recognized as a
condition or behavior that needs to be addressed. Social issue is a problem that influences a considerable number of the individuals within a society. It
is often the consequence of factors extending beyond an individual's social issue is the source of a conflicting opinion on the
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Social Problem Of Violence Against Women
Violence against women is huge social problem. It is not just a women's problem but also a men's problem. Violence against women is seen
everywhere in the world, especial those who live in more patriarchal society. We are in a world where we see violence against women as a big issue but
we have done very little to dissolve it. Violence against women is everywhere, at home, at the workplace, and even outside, in the places in between.
Violence against women does not discriminate, it touches every race and at every age. Many violence against women are left without punishment. No
matter how small or how big the violence is, it needs to be addressed. Violence against women is very much workplace as any other place. Violence
against women is mostly seen when the person initiating violence is in a higher position then a women. This leads to many acts of violence left
unpunished or resolved. Because those initiating the violence is mostly male who are the boss or the manager, females do not speak up and report it.
Females will most likely not report it because they will not like to lose their job, they would believe no one will believe them, and it would cost to
much drama and talk in the workplace. Just a slap or a push is left unreported because females believes they are minor things compared to other things.
Plus, females in the workplace still have to deal with sexual harassment. So, most little things are left unreported because, even though, we believe we
live in a more
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Essay On Social Problems
What is a Social Problem Throughout society there are a multitude of social problems ranging from micro to macro scales. Social problems are
considered something that negatively affects an individual's state of being in a society. Unfortunately, there are a wide range of social problems that
effect such a magtiude of people. Some examples of nationwide social problems: LGBT adoption rights, abortion, planned parenthood funding,
transgender soldiers, death penalty, and many others. Some of the most pressing social problems in my community are racism, transgender
acceptance, and abortion. These problems have always been in existence throughout society on a macro scale. My community has marches
throughout the town to spread the word that abortion is not okay. Abortion in my opinion will never be settled due to the multitude of arguments that
could be presented to make abortion widely accepted or denied. Transgender acceptance has become an issue due to the fact that we have an older
gentleman that cross dresses and is in the middle of transitioning to a woman and wants to use the lady's restroom. Being from a small town and
having kept the standards from ancestors we do not accept what he is trying to do. Currently we are trying to resolve the issue by compromising with
the individual by just allowing him to use the family restroom. Finally, racism is especially a problem throughout our community. A lot of individuals
are racist towards black individuals and will not
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Social Problems : A Social Problem
Kennedy Baker
10–30–17
Period 2
Ms. Osterman
Abortion Paper
Social problems can encompass many things, but they all have two things in common. They are a social state that disturbs society, and they are
detrimental to society. There are four stages to a social problem: public outcry, crafting an official response, reaction to official response, and
developing alternative strategies to solve problem. These stages run in a cycle and happen over and over again depending upon what the public is
upset about. When you have a social problem, it affects many people in the society. Some examples of social problems are drug abuse, poverty, world
population, and suicide. All of these problems affect a mass amount of people in a grim way therefore...show more content...
Then in 1973, the Supreme Court made the decision that abortion would be legal. The NARAL Pro–Choice America Foundation believes, "In the years
since Roe v. Wadewas decided, thousands of American women's lives have been saved by access to legal abortion."
Women have an abortion for many reasons. About < .5% of women have an abortion due to rape, 3% due to fetal health problems, 4% due to
physical health problems, and 4% said it would interfere with their education and/or career. Another 7% said they were not mature enough to raise a
child, 8% said they didn 't want to be a single mother, and 19% stated that they were done having children. Two main reasons that women have an
abortion is that they cannot afford to have a baby (23%) and that they are not ready to have a child (25%). Because of women's differing
circumstances, congress made the decision to legalize abortion. They wanted all women to have a choice when their life is at stake, they were raped,
or when incest occured.
Why is This Problem a Social Problem
Abortion is a social problem because it affects many people in society. Whether you have had an abortion yourself, a family member has, or even a
friend; it affects you no matter what. Many people care about this topic, and that also makes it a social problem. Depending on your view on abortion,
there are different opinions you could have over why this problem negatively affects society. Andrew Napolitano (Pro–Life)
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The Social Problems in Communities
Introduction Social problems are undesirable conditions that relate to the way in which a majority of people in society perceive certain issues.
Social problems may also be referred to social ills or issues. People from diverse communities may perceive social problems differently and have
varied solutions to these issues (Stark, 2007). Social problems differ from personal problems where issues are dealt with at an individual level. On
the other hand, social problems may destroy values held collectively in a society. Social problems that occur in different societies include; inequality,
unemployment, crime, poverty, drugs and substance abuse, illiteracy, religious extremism, immigration, political related violence and overpopulation.
The investigations of social problems in the society often lead to sociological findings. The investigation and research results provide a better
understanding of the society that one lives in and develop ways to deal with social problems. The social problems in communities may lead to
conflict, which results to hostility between different individuals within a community or groups with other groups in a similar society. The problems
destruct the values that held the community or society together. People who were previously united may create gaps between the due to social
problems. For instance, those with low income may be termed as poor while the well up in the community will be considered rich. This is why social
problems should be dealt with
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Essay about Social Issues
Poverty, violence, crime and racism are major social problems. If we look at the definition of what a social problem is, according to James M.
Henslin,"A social problem isan aspect of society that people are concerned about and would like changed. Social problems begin with an objective
condition, some aspect of society that can be measured or experienced...The second key element of a social problem is subjective concern, the
concern that a significant number of people (or a number of significant people) have about the condition"(Social Problems,2003,p.3). Steinberg
believes that disengagement has what it takes to not only be a general social problem but says it is as major as the issues I stated in the beginning.
Steinberg (1996)...show more content...
The data states,"At the elementary and middle school levels,American student achievement is as uniformly low and stagnant as it is at the high school
level(p.34). The NAEP also presents the trend of "achievement scores broken down by type of community"(p.34) and from what Steinberg says, based
on the data, there is no way we can fool ourselves into thinking that our "educational problems are limited to poor, minority youngsters attending
inner–city schools" (p.35).
According to Steinberg, todays students don't know as much, and can't do as much as could their counterparts 25 years ago (p.183). This fact alone
puts us in jeopardy, for as the success of America's economy will more and more come to depend upon highly skilled employees, our competitiveness
will be linked more to our ability to bring forth a highly educated work force (p.38). Because of this disengagement problem, America will fall behind
on the international level because our students are ill–equipped. "Analysts agree today that America will not be able to compete successfully in the
international marketplace without substantially increasing the skill level and knowledge of its labor force"(p.38).
It's no question that the economic costs to our economy will be greatly due to this trend of declining achievement. According to Steinberg there are
already "immediate costs to American
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Social Problems Of A Social Problem Essay
Social Problem a)What is a Social Problem? My understanding of a social problem is that a substantial group of individuals consider an issue to
be problematic and that the matter in question does not reconcile itself between the good of the group and what has been done for society.
Although the issue can be advantageous for some members of a culture or community, it can be detrimental to others and therefore must be
examined. b)What are some social problems that currently exist in society? Problems that occur recycle themselves over time in a society. As an
example, in the 1950's many people believed that there could be a nuclear war at any time. Today, even though we have disarmed many nuclear
warheads, the threat of a war is still a concern from nations who desire to use nuclear power as a weapon. Another concern is economic stability.
During the "Great Depression" many people were out of work and families stood in soup lines to be fed. Today our economic situation is still a
concern and we have shelters and foundations to feed and care for those unable to find work. Our government has also provided programs whereby
individual and families can obtain food and shelter while trying to find work. I also recognize that many have given up the quest to find employment.
Some other social concerns in society are: education, wage equality, and human trafficking only to name a few in the mountain of issues we face
today. c)How do sociologists define a social
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Social Problems Essays
A way of distinguishing a realist perspective between theories of social problems within is to contrast the 'level of analysis' on which their
explanations are focused. Many theories that seek to explain social problems function at the level of the psychological or biological conditions that
make some people behave badly – discovering the gene, chromosome or mental characteristic that separates the deviant from the normal. Such
clarifications tend to operate at an individual level of analysis, dealing with the certain characteristics of the different and deviant individual. Others
explanations tend to focus on a micro–social level, dealing with patterns of interaction between specific individuals and groups for example peer
groups. (May...show more content...
This is a classic example of social problem construction; but the official definition ignores the most harmful drugs – tobacco and alcohol – and targets
on smaller substances like crack, cocaine, most commonly used in inner cities. (Blau 2004:7–8) But what would be the right alternative in this "war of
drugs"? The Economist suggests that, "the least bad policy is to legalise drugs. "Least bad" does not mean good. Legalisation, though clearly better
for producer countries, would bring (different) risks to consumer countries." Right now the United States alone spends about $ 40 billion each year on
trying to eliminate the supply of drugs, but with little or no result. However, those in favour of the legalisation of recreational drugs argue that
legalisation would not only drive away the gangsters but also transform drugs from a law–and–order problem into a public–health problem, which is
how, they argue, it ought to be treated. (The Economist 2009) The social policy to remedy this problem emerges from this framework and social
problems have been ought to fight earlier. The different perceptions as to how to
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Social Problems In Society
A social problem is the condition or the behavior that have negative impact or influences for the majority of the people in which it is generally
recognized as a behavioral condition that may need to be addressed and treated. Social problem may consist of topics such as global warming,
capital punishment or bullying that can affect a portion in society. Due to the difference of views, a social problem may be consisting of a
considerable amount of people within a society perceiving a conflicting issue within the population as a social problem that goes against the personal
morals and societal order in which may call attention to the condition or behavior in finding a solution through coalition for the common cause. Social
injustice based upon racial segregation had always been a never–ending concept within the American culture because it was one of the moving factor
that contribute to how the country came about in the beginning to where we stand today. As the country evolved into an industrialized and
technological dependent country, the underclass was deprived of the opportunities that were made available to the upper class through availability
successfulness of hard work and study. While more black people are moving into the urban area of American in search of the industrialized economy in
search of a better economic life alongside the white community; it increases the competition for employment in the fast involving economy. As black
people are increasing fighting to gain
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Social Problems; Sociology Of The Workplace

  • 1. Social Problems; Sociology of the Workplace Full name SOC–220 Social Problems October 21, 2011 Instructor name Sociology of the Workplace We might have been equal around 200B.C. but those days are over. Political control, unequal income and unequal status changed the way American families had to break away for economic independency due to the massive industrialization. Jobs and careers are a core value in American society (Macionis 2008). Two revolutions, Industrial and Information, changed the workplace for most Americans, creating a new status quo for them and their families. With the new modern economy, the quality of life can only be improved. Structural–functional, social conflict, and symbolic interaction are the three major approaches in sociology that guides thinking...show more content... I have seen in the retail business that the managers don't have to leave the stores anymore to attend a meeting. They simply now have to make a phone call, enter a code, and they are in a "conference call" allowing them to still manage their stores. There are telecommunicating jobs that now allow workers to stay at home and earn income. The social ramifications to this new way of work have changed people for the good and some for the bad. While moms can now stay at home with their children while working and earning income; this saves them the expenses from traveling. The negative impact on this is that stay–home–jobs isolate the person from the outside world that they once had. It is harder to get a promotion and adds to the gender inequality in the workplace (Macionis, 2008). I just purchased a home and never saw my loan officer; she worked out of California from her office and home. I liked the convenience of the process because I was able to retrieve my emails from her and resend them on my free time. The personal contact has diminished, resulting in some sort of isolation. Society is created by ongoing social conflict between the more powerful groups who exploit groups with lesser power. There was a fine line between work and home which now has been blurred from the stay–home–jobs (Macionis, 2008). The pressure of work that used to just fill the office now is taken home, so where do you find the balance again for this new Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Social Problems Affecting Society, Big And Small Social problems affect every society, big and small. When social problems are mentioned they tend to refer to the problems that affect people living together in a society. The list of social problems is huge and not identical from area to area. In the U.S., social issues include the growing divide between the rich and poor, domestic violence, unemployment, racism, and many others. Sometimes social issues arise when people hold very different opinions about how to handle certain situations. Strong disagreements on how to solve problems create divides in social groups. Social problems, eventually lead to social change. Social change refers to any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values and norms. Poverty is a major social problem, which seems to be a natural condition that cannot be eliminated, at least in some areas of the world. Some social theorists believe that poverty is necessary either because no economic system can be perfectly just or because certain individuals are unable or unwilling to support themselves. Poverty is widespread due to a lack of resources needed to develop the society, as well as individuals take most of the wealth of a country for themselves by corruption and force. Congo is an example of this political condition making for widespread poverty in a society. Issues like hunger, illness and thirst are causes and effects of poverty. For instance, not having water can mean you 're poor, but being poor also means you Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Sociology: Identifying Social Problems Essay Identifying Social Problems The definition of a social problem varies greatly depending on whether an objectivist approach or a constructionist approach is taken. This is because sociologists that adopt these unique perspectives will differ in how they view the nature of a social problem. The objectivist definition of a social problem is perhaps more common sense because it "suggests that the essence of social problems lies in objective social conditions and that some conditions are problems." [1] This definition focuses around the evaluation of conditions in society to decide whether they are harmful to either individuals or society, and then defining them as social problems. If a condition fails to meet a given...show more content... [4] This approach is quite unique as a social problem refers to the activities of individuals or groups, which make assertions towards some harmful condition. The constructionists will focus on and examine what the claimsmakers say about conditions, rather than the conditions themselves. [5] This examination will often take the form of case studies, in which sociologists will look at how a particular public issue is constructed. Constructionism is also interested in problem identification, or its perception and definition. Of interest is how certain conditions come to be defined as problems by certain groups, as this usually reflects an issue of power that this group stands to lose or benefit from. Typification, or the characterization of a problem's nature [6] is also important to sociologists. Typification will take the common forms of assuming a particular orientation for a problem, in order to provide a solution, as well as using typifying examples to capture public attention. Examples of this can be found later in this paper, in the discussion of Best's logical structure of claimsmaking as applied to child sexual abuse. While constructionists agree that social problems are a subjective phenomenon, there is a division among them over the nature of constructionism, which manifests into Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Alcoholism a Social Problem? The Social Problem The social problem that was identified in the helping relationship is a return to alcohol use or relapse. The participant in the helping project admitted she had been in substance abuse treatment twice, but was unable to remain abstinent from alcohol use. This, according to her is a relapse, however, Miller (1996) identifies relapse as a return to alcohol and/or drug dependent behavior in a person who has previously achieved and maintained abstinence for a significant period of time beyond withdrawal. Unfortunately, the participant was unable to remain abstinent for any significant period of time, therefore does not meet the definition of relapse. Hence, we will discuss relapse, but the core social problem...show more content... Milam and Ketcham (1983) report that in 1804, Thomas Trotter wrote a paper that first introduced the concept of alcoholism as a disease. The essay was very controversial at that time in history and the controversy continues to this day. Trotters' paper not only challenged the popular Christian church opinion that the alcoholic is sinful and depraved, but he implied that the alcoholic is not responsible for his behavior and should not be judged but treated. Trotter also managed to upset the medical profession by implying that they were now to assume responsibility for treating more than just the physical ailments that accompany alcohol abuse. The disease concept of alcoholism was met with such disapproval by the church and a complete lack of professional cooperation that the concept eventually faded into oblivion. Unfortunately for the alcoholics, they continued to be relegated to the same institutions that housed the insane and feeble minded, Milam and Ketcham (1983). This treatment continued until AA entered the dark world of the alcoholic. While there were religious groups like the Oxford Group, which was an evangelistic Christian movement from the 1920s, where alcoholics were told they lacked moral principals, along with other forms of treatment which used barbiturates and belladonna, but nothing to provide the alcoholic with hope for a sober future. Agency Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Essay On Social Problems Ellie Caylor Miss O. Social Problems 11/1/17 Many people wonder, what is a social problem? Social problems are all over the world and affect many people. The definition of a social problem is an aspect of society that a large number of people or community are concerned about. They depend on your values or if you believe something is good or bad. There are two kinds of social problems, objective condition and subjective concern. An objective condition is a condition within society that can be measured. Subjective concern is an aspect of society that many people are concerned about. Social problems are major events that affect a lot of people. The social problem I will cover is poverty. Poverty is an extreme social problem and it means to...show more content... Everyone put their savings into the stock market in New York City on Wall Street. Then the stock market crashed and people were financially wiped out. Factories and businesses began firing people and for those who still had jobs got paid barely anything. Over 12,000 Americans were becoming unemployed every single day, this lead up to having 12 million people without jobs. Also, the drought in the middle of the country decreased the amount of farm production. Farmers couldn't support themselves because they couldn't grow crops. Kids couldn't go to school because schools had to shut down due to lack of money. People couldn't even make enough money to meet their basic needs. Then in 1932, Franklin D Roosevelt won the next election over Herbert Hoover. This was the change the country needed in order to get back on their feet. The economy continued to improve and the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) grew at an average rate of 9% per year. TheGreat Depression was another historical event that put many people in poverty (Great Depression Poverty). Throughout the years, the world have been living in poverty because of different events that occur. Natural disasters leave many people with nothing. Hurricanes, Earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters affect a lot of people. Every year, 26 million people are put into poverty because of a natural disaster. The tropical Storm Agatha increased the rate of poverty by Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. The Media As A social Problem Essay The Media as a Social Problem &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The mass media plays a large role in modern society. Indeed, many have argued that people spend more time in "mass–mediated" interaction than in actual human interaction. The mass media, then, would seemingly be an excellent position to initiate social change, positively affect social problems, and help combat social ills that are considered normal patterns of behavior. Yet, the mass media has largely failed in addressing and helping to solve social problems. As seen through its presentation of the three major variables of race, class, and gender, the mass media has actually served to contribute to the social problems it covers, reinforcing...show more content... As those in minority areas are portrayed and viewed negatively a flight of capital and economic activity develops in conjunction with the stereotypes. Those with capital, typically white, avoid neighborhoods seen as violent or dangerous, and money is not spent or invested in these communities. Once this happens, "the catastrophe of the inner–city increasingly becomes one of economic isolation more than simply of race". Jobs quickly disappear, and welfare reforms are doomed to failure without hope of potential employment. Once the welfare system fails the "United States will further divide into two societies: one multiracial and reasonably prosperous; the other, disadvantaged and often dark skinned, living in semi–permanent poverty". As the inner–city minority neighborhoods become increasingly poor vis–Г –vis society as a whole, it becomes increasingly likely that the members of the television news media will not come from this area of society and continue to promote the fixed images they have developed of these neighborhoods, perhaps ignoring other methods to present the problems of the inner–city. Thus, the two concepts of race and class are closely related and act to reinforce one another. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;While failing to contribute to a solution to the problems of race and class, the television news media has been much more successful in promoting gender equality. News features often show and expose Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. Social Problems There have been social problems throughout history. There have been social problems in the past, there are social problems now, and there will be social problems in the future. Each social problem have their main statements, activists, and counterclaims. In the past, we had social problems like women's rights, civil rights, and the AIDS epidemic. Women did not have the same rights as men in the past, but they wanted wanted equal rights to men. The main claim for the women's rights social movement was that women were just as capable as men and deserves the same rights. The key players of the movement include the women leading the movement like Susan B. Anthony. The counterclaim to this movement would be that women do not deserve the same rights as men because they are not a capable as men. Minorities did not have the same rights as white people, but they wanted the same rights as white people. The claim for the civil rights social movement was that black people deserve the same rights as white people because they are the same. The key players of this movement were the leaders of the movement like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. The counterclaim to this movement would be the black people do not deserve the same rights as white people since they are not as human as white people. In the 1980s, AIDS started to spread and seemly was linked to gay men. The main claim about the AIDS epidemic was that gay people were spreading AIDS. The key players were health Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. The Social Problem Of Social Problems 1.0.0 SOCIAL PROBLEM The term "social problem" cannot be comprehensively defined without understanding the meaning of social itself before joining problem. 1.0.1 SOCIAL The word social comes from the Latin socius meaning "friend." When you 're being social, you 're everyone 's friend. Go to a social, or mixer and you might make a lot of new friends. Stand in the corner pouting, however, and you 're being anti–social. Humans are described as social being ones that tend to move or live in groups together, Social is relating to society or it is organization, needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities", relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure. Cambridge dictionary defined social as relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working: 1.0.2 PROBLEM Problem is a condition of discontentment resented by someone. But when it is resented on many people, it becomes a social problem. For a problem to be social, it must involve a large number of people, sometimes groups and institutions who consider a particular condition as undesirable and intolerable and want to it to be corrected through collective effort or action. It is also a perceived gap between the existing state and a desired state, or a deviation from a norm, standard, although many problems turn out to have several Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Social Problems According to Ferreira (2005:86), four elements may be discerned when attempting to define a social problem. The four elements are: a pressure (influential) group; a social condition; a set of values and norms; and collective action. Taking these four elements as building blocks the following definition of a social problem may be arrived at: A social condition, known to a pressure group as posing a threat to current values and norms, that requires collective action to rectify (Pretorius, Le Roux, Lesufi, Liebenberg, Martin Rautenbach & Zegeye in Ferreira 2005:87). In the sections that follow I will attempt to clarify each one of the four elements that constitute the definition of a social problem. The crux of the matter here regards...show more content... Today,Africa's rate of urbanization is second to none (Tibaijuka in de Beer, du Plessis, Liebenberg & Moloi 2005:116). At the eve of independence, during the 60's for a handful of African countries, urbanization, in most cases, was well sought after (social condition). Western powers had developed following paths of industrialization and urbanization and the same was thought possible in Africa (pressure groups). The basic tenants of this assumption went as follows: Capital distributed from the West to Africa was to be invested in industrial enterprises in centers that wielded political power. This newly found industry would promote manufacturing and encourage domestic savings. Jobs would be created and the capital accumulated reinvested in development projects (de Beer et al 2005: 115–125). And thus, by following this path Africa would become self–sufficient (values and norms). However, five decades later Africa has failed to develop as rapidly or to the extent to which the West has. Urbanpoverty escalates daily. A handful of problems face the African city: insufficient provision of jobs, poorly delivered public services, a weakening revenue base, and escalating pollution levels. According to de Beer et al. (2005:116–117), it is projected that by 2030 half of Africa's population will have become urbanized, most of whom will live in poverty (social problem). There are some solutions on offer. Urban agriculture, albeit somewhat controversial, has Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Poverty As A Social Issue Essay Imagine having to work seven days a week, putting in more than forty hours, only to come back to an unstable living situation and still have barely enough to get by. For many people, they remain in this cycle of poverty for the rest of their lives. There is no light at the end of their tunnel, but instead more obstacles that they must overcome. Poverty, like other social divisions, is something that continues to plague society, and while it is most likely impossible to completely eradicate it, certain actions on the part of people who are not in poverty can be done in order to elevate those who within that state of poverty, and therefore improve the overall happiness. Poverty, as a social issue, needs to be embraced and accepted in order for its debilitating effects to be minimized, therefore improving the quality of life for all people. In Ascher's piece, the author doesn't necessarily highlight the experience of poverty, but more so how people who are not in those kinds of conditions respond to it, as evidenced by the two particular encounters that the author illustrates. There are two responses in dealing with those who are impoverished. One revolves the idea of isolation, in that people do whatever it takes in order to remove themselves from the presence of these individuals, and attempt to push these people out of society. The other response revolves around acceptance, in which case these people who are not well off are recognized, and treated well out of compassion Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. Social Problems Of A Social Problem A social problem is a condition that at least some people in a community views as being undesirable. Everyone would agree about some social problems, such as murders and DWI traffic deaths. Other social problems may be viewed as such by certain groups of people. Teenagers who play loud music is a public park obviously do not view as a problem, but some other people may consider it an undesirable social condition. Some nonsmoker views smoking as an undesirable social condition that should be banned in public buildings. Social problems are the general factors that affect and damage society. A social problem is normally a term used to describe problems with a particular area or group of people in the world. Social problems often involve problems that affect real life. It also affects how people react to certain situations. Examples can include: Sexual transmitted desease Anti social behavior poverty Drug abuse Prostitution Alchohal abuse Economic Deprivation Unemployment Sexual abuse Rape Early pregnancy Female genital mutilation A social problem is any condition or behavior that has negative consequences for large numbers of people and that is generally recognized as a condition or behavior that needs to be addressed. Social issue is a problem that influences a considerable number of the individuals within a society. It is often the consequence of factors extending beyond an individual's social issue is the source of a conflicting opinion on the
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  • 13. Social Problem Of Violence Against Women Violence against women is huge social problem. It is not just a women's problem but also a men's problem. Violence against women is seen everywhere in the world, especial those who live in more patriarchal society. We are in a world where we see violence against women as a big issue but we have done very little to dissolve it. Violence against women is everywhere, at home, at the workplace, and even outside, in the places in between. Violence against women does not discriminate, it touches every race and at every age. Many violence against women are left without punishment. No matter how small or how big the violence is, it needs to be addressed. Violence against women is very much workplace as any other place. Violence against women is mostly seen when the person initiating violence is in a higher position then a women. This leads to many acts of violence left unpunished or resolved. Because those initiating the violence is mostly male who are the boss or the manager, females do not speak up and report it. Females will most likely not report it because they will not like to lose their job, they would believe no one will believe them, and it would cost to much drama and talk in the workplace. Just a slap or a push is left unreported because females believes they are minor things compared to other things. Plus, females in the workplace still have to deal with sexual harassment. So, most little things are left unreported because, even though, we believe we live in a more Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Essay On Social Problems What is a Social Problem Throughout society there are a multitude of social problems ranging from micro to macro scales. Social problems are considered something that negatively affects an individual's state of being in a society. Unfortunately, there are a wide range of social problems that effect such a magtiude of people. Some examples of nationwide social problems: LGBT adoption rights, abortion, planned parenthood funding, transgender soldiers, death penalty, and many others. Some of the most pressing social problems in my community are racism, transgender acceptance, and abortion. These problems have always been in existence throughout society on a macro scale. My community has marches throughout the town to spread the word that abortion is not okay. Abortion in my opinion will never be settled due to the multitude of arguments that could be presented to make abortion widely accepted or denied. Transgender acceptance has become an issue due to the fact that we have an older gentleman that cross dresses and is in the middle of transitioning to a woman and wants to use the lady's restroom. Being from a small town and having kept the standards from ancestors we do not accept what he is trying to do. Currently we are trying to resolve the issue by compromising with the individual by just allowing him to use the family restroom. Finally, racism is especially a problem throughout our community. A lot of individuals are racist towards black individuals and will not Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Social Problems : A Social Problem Kennedy Baker 10–30–17 Period 2 Ms. Osterman Abortion Paper Social problems can encompass many things, but they all have two things in common. They are a social state that disturbs society, and they are detrimental to society. There are four stages to a social problem: public outcry, crafting an official response, reaction to official response, and developing alternative strategies to solve problem. These stages run in a cycle and happen over and over again depending upon what the public is upset about. When you have a social problem, it affects many people in the society. Some examples of social problems are drug abuse, poverty, world population, and suicide. All of these problems affect a mass amount of people in a grim way therefore...show more content... Then in 1973, the Supreme Court made the decision that abortion would be legal. The NARAL Pro–Choice America Foundation believes, "In the years since Roe v. Wadewas decided, thousands of American women's lives have been saved by access to legal abortion." Women have an abortion for many reasons. About < .5% of women have an abortion due to rape, 3% due to fetal health problems, 4% due to physical health problems, and 4% said it would interfere with their education and/or career. Another 7% said they were not mature enough to raise a child, 8% said they didn 't want to be a single mother, and 19% stated that they were done having children. Two main reasons that women have an abortion is that they cannot afford to have a baby (23%) and that they are not ready to have a child (25%). Because of women's differing circumstances, congress made the decision to legalize abortion. They wanted all women to have a choice when their life is at stake, they were raped, or when incest occured. Why is This Problem a Social Problem Abortion is a social problem because it affects many people in society. Whether you have had an abortion yourself, a family member has, or even a friend; it affects you no matter what. Many people care about this topic, and that also makes it a social problem. Depending on your view on abortion, there are different opinions you could have over why this problem negatively affects society. Andrew Napolitano (Pro–Life) Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. The Social Problems in Communities Introduction Social problems are undesirable conditions that relate to the way in which a majority of people in society perceive certain issues. Social problems may also be referred to social ills or issues. People from diverse communities may perceive social problems differently and have varied solutions to these issues (Stark, 2007). Social problems differ from personal problems where issues are dealt with at an individual level. On the other hand, social problems may destroy values held collectively in a society. Social problems that occur in different societies include; inequality, unemployment, crime, poverty, drugs and substance abuse, illiteracy, religious extremism, immigration, political related violence and overpopulation. The investigations of social problems in the society often lead to sociological findings. The investigation and research results provide a better understanding of the society that one lives in and develop ways to deal with social problems. The social problems in communities may lead to conflict, which results to hostility between different individuals within a community or groups with other groups in a similar society. The problems destruct the values that held the community or society together. People who were previously united may create gaps between the due to social problems. For instance, those with low income may be termed as poor while the well up in the community will be considered rich. This is why social problems should be dealt with Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Essay about Social Issues Poverty, violence, crime and racism are major social problems. If we look at the definition of what a social problem is, according to James M. Henslin,"A social problem isan aspect of society that people are concerned about and would like changed. Social problems begin with an objective condition, some aspect of society that can be measured or experienced...The second key element of a social problem is subjective concern, the concern that a significant number of people (or a number of significant people) have about the condition"(Social Problems,2003,p.3). Steinberg believes that disengagement has what it takes to not only be a general social problem but says it is as major as the issues I stated in the beginning. Steinberg (1996)...show more content... The data states,"At the elementary and middle school levels,American student achievement is as uniformly low and stagnant as it is at the high school level(p.34). The NAEP also presents the trend of "achievement scores broken down by type of community"(p.34) and from what Steinberg says, based on the data, there is no way we can fool ourselves into thinking that our "educational problems are limited to poor, minority youngsters attending inner–city schools" (p.35). According to Steinberg, todays students don't know as much, and can't do as much as could their counterparts 25 years ago (p.183). This fact alone puts us in jeopardy, for as the success of America's economy will more and more come to depend upon highly skilled employees, our competitiveness will be linked more to our ability to bring forth a highly educated work force (p.38). Because of this disengagement problem, America will fall behind on the international level because our students are ill–equipped. "Analysts agree today that America will not be able to compete successfully in the international marketplace without substantially increasing the skill level and knowledge of its labor force"(p.38). It's no question that the economic costs to our economy will be greatly due to this trend of declining achievement. According to Steinberg there are already "immediate costs to American Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Social Problems Of A Social Problem Essay Social Problem a)What is a Social Problem? My understanding of a social problem is that a substantial group of individuals consider an issue to be problematic and that the matter in question does not reconcile itself between the good of the group and what has been done for society. Although the issue can be advantageous for some members of a culture or community, it can be detrimental to others and therefore must be examined. b)What are some social problems that currently exist in society? Problems that occur recycle themselves over time in a society. As an example, in the 1950's many people believed that there could be a nuclear war at any time. Today, even though we have disarmed many nuclear warheads, the threat of a war is still a concern from nations who desire to use nuclear power as a weapon. Another concern is economic stability. During the "Great Depression" many people were out of work and families stood in soup lines to be fed. Today our economic situation is still a concern and we have shelters and foundations to feed and care for those unable to find work. Our government has also provided programs whereby individual and families can obtain food and shelter while trying to find work. I also recognize that many have given up the quest to find employment. Some other social concerns in society are: education, wage equality, and human trafficking only to name a few in the mountain of issues we face today. c)How do sociologists define a social Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. Social Problems Essays A way of distinguishing a realist perspective between theories of social problems within is to contrast the 'level of analysis' on which their explanations are focused. Many theories that seek to explain social problems function at the level of the psychological or biological conditions that make some people behave badly – discovering the gene, chromosome or mental characteristic that separates the deviant from the normal. Such clarifications tend to operate at an individual level of analysis, dealing with the certain characteristics of the different and deviant individual. Others explanations tend to focus on a micro–social level, dealing with patterns of interaction between specific individuals and groups for example peer groups. (May...show more content... This is a classic example of social problem construction; but the official definition ignores the most harmful drugs – tobacco and alcohol – and targets on smaller substances like crack, cocaine, most commonly used in inner cities. (Blau 2004:7–8) But what would be the right alternative in this "war of drugs"? The Economist suggests that, "the least bad policy is to legalise drugs. "Least bad" does not mean good. Legalisation, though clearly better for producer countries, would bring (different) risks to consumer countries." Right now the United States alone spends about $ 40 billion each year on trying to eliminate the supply of drugs, but with little or no result. However, those in favour of the legalisation of recreational drugs argue that legalisation would not only drive away the gangsters but also transform drugs from a law–and–order problem into a public–health problem, which is how, they argue, it ought to be treated. (The Economist 2009) The social policy to remedy this problem emerges from this framework and social problems have been ought to fight earlier. The different perceptions as to how to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. Social Problems In Society A social problem is the condition or the behavior that have negative impact or influences for the majority of the people in which it is generally recognized as a behavioral condition that may need to be addressed and treated. Social problem may consist of topics such as global warming, capital punishment or bullying that can affect a portion in society. Due to the difference of views, a social problem may be consisting of a considerable amount of people within a society perceiving a conflicting issue within the population as a social problem that goes against the personal morals and societal order in which may call attention to the condition or behavior in finding a solution through coalition for the common cause. Social injustice based upon racial segregation had always been a never–ending concept within the American culture because it was one of the moving factor that contribute to how the country came about in the beginning to where we stand today. As the country evolved into an industrialized and technological dependent country, the underclass was deprived of the opportunities that were made available to the upper class through availability successfulness of hard work and study. While more black people are moving into the urban area of American in search of the industrialized economy in search of a better economic life alongside the white community; it increases the competition for employment in the fast involving economy. As black people are increasing fighting to gain Get more content on HelpWriting.net