SOCI 1090 Chapter 1: Ch 1: The Sociological Approach to Social Problems
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Chapter 1: the sociological approach to social problems. Living longer in america = as time goes on and population remains at a steady growth, having older civilians last longer promotes growth. Greater burden in young to support the old w/ ss and medicare (due to baby boom) Inequality gap is even bigger, resulting in a decline in middle class, most falling down economic ladder than going up. Influence of money to get power to gain influence on others. Globalization = cheapest labor with lower taxes and less gov control. Federal gov reduces safety nets for those in poverty. Population growth globally among the poorest, most malnourished of nations. 1920-1930s focused on conditions of society causing problems. Rapid change in cities fostered crime rates. Recently stopped blaming society; started blaming individuals for deviation from norms. Subjective nature of social problems: audience and time declares the social problem. Objective reality of social problems: conditions in society that induce suffering and.