Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action
Discussion Questions
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The four sociological perspectives helped to guide the reader in the exploration of each social problem, from a sociological perspective, presented throughout the textbook. As a result, do you have a better understanding of the four sociological perspectives and how they are applied to different social issues?
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Of the different types of social movements discussed in this chapter, which one do you feel is most common and why?
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Ultimately, how has this social problems class changed your thinking, opinions, beliefs, views, or behavior towards yourself, others, and/or our social world? Will you now be able to view social problems utilizing a macro- and micro-analysis?
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If you could predict what social movements will be making headlines in our country 5 years from now, what would they be? Do you see any current social movements coming to a conclusion in the next 5 years? Why or why not?