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What is a social problem?

  • Any form of deviant behavior, including crime, mental illness, and drug addiction
  • Any condition or behavior that negatively impacts a large number of people and is recognized as needing to be addressed (correct)
  • Any behavior that disrupts or damages society, such as crime and racism
  • Any social condition that leads to changing through social engineering

What are examples of social problems mentioned in the text?

  • Juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, and industrial strife
  • Crime, drug addiction, and ethnic tensions (correct)
  • Prostitution, domestic violence, and imperfect institutions
  • Racism, mental illness, and suicide

What does the term 'social problem' typically refer to?

  • Conditions requiring social engineering for change
  • Deviant behavior and societal inefficiency
  • Abnormal behaviors indicating social disorganization
  • Social conditions that disrupt or damage society (correct)

What does the text suggest about society's ability to organize relationships among people?

<p>It seems to be falling, with imperfect institutions and disregarded laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indicators of social disorganization mentioned in the text?

<p>Domestic violence, industrial strife, and imperfect institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Social Problems

  • A social problem is a condition that affects a significant number of people and is perceived as a threat to the quality of life, social order, or values.
  • Examples of social problems mentioned in the text include:
    • Unemployment
    • Crime
    • Poverty
    • Family breakdown
    • Health problems
    • Educational problems
    • Racial and ethnic conflicts
  • The term 'social problem' typically refers to a condition that is contrary to the values and norms of a society, causing harm to individuals and society as a whole.
  • Society's ability to organize relationships among people is limited, as social problems arise from the failure of social institutions to provide for the needs of individuals and groups.

Social Disorganization

  • Indicators of social disorganization mentioned in the text include:
    • High crime rates
    • Family instability
    • Unemployment
    • Mental health issues
    • Substance abuse
    • Poor health outcomes
    • Inadequate education and social services

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