SOC102H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Symbolic Interactionism, Labeling Theory, Georg Simmel
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What are social problems? social problem a social condition or pattern of behaviour that is believed to warrant public concern and collective action. Sociology and the study of social problems rise of sociology 19th century during industrialization. Hagan and mccarthy studies on street youths. Page 3 of 6 using shared meanings, they can play together and perform complimentary roles (the specific duties and obligations of those who occupy a specific status) Farm focus shift from suffering animals to long-term environmental) www. notesolution. com. How to tell if a social problem is real" first, decide whether is it exclusionary and the source of the unjust differences second, determine degree of separation from mainstream society third, determine second-order outcomes. Becker: argued that moral entrepreneurs extend their own beliefs about right and wrong into social rules and norms those who violate them are labelled deviant". Blummer, 1971: proposed that social problems develop in stages.
