Introduction to Sociology - Online
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Unit 13: Social Problems

Power Point Lecture:

"The Sociological Study of Social Problems"

Readings:

(1) 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.

(2) 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”

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

(4) "More in U.S. Say Healthcare Is the Most Important Problem," Gallup Politics, July 14, 2017

(5) Frank Newport and Andrew Dugan, "Partisan Differences Growing on a Number of Issues," Gallup Poll, Polling Matters, August 3, 2017

(6) Karen Sternheimer, "When is a Social Problem no Longer a Social Problem?,"Everyday Sociology Blog, April 12, 2012

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

(8) Natasha Pratt-Harris, "Good Times and Social Problems," Everyday Sociology Blog, August 30, 2013

Visit this Web Site:

Society for the Study of Social Problems