Introduction to Sociology
Professor Larry Stern
Reading Assignments, Lecture Notes & Web Sites

Unit 8: Social Problems

Readings:

Power Point Lecture: "The Sociological Study of Social Problems"

James Henslin, "How Sociologists View Social Problems: The Abortion Dilemma," chapter 1 in Social Problems: A Down to Earth Approach, 8th ed., Prentice-Hall; read pages 1 - 17. 

Robert H. Lauer and Jeannette C. Lauer, "Critical Thinking: Recognizing Fallacies," pages 15 – 23 in Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 12th edition, McGraw-Hill; Chapter 1: “Understanding Social Problems”

Lisa Wade, “The Social Construction of Social Problems,” Sociological Images," September 30, 2009

Karen Sternheimer, "Can Social Problems Be Solved,"Everyday Sociology Blog, May 31, 2010

Discussion Board on Canvas

A number of discussion topics are listed on the discussion board on Canvas. Participation can add bonus points to your final grade and "bump" you up to the next higher grade if you have reached the borderline i.e. 87, 77