Social problems : sociology in action /: sociology in action. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Maxine P. Atkinson, North Carolina State University, Kathleen Odell Korgen, William Paterson University, Mary Nell Trautner, University of Buffalo, SUNY.
• Authors: Atkinson, Maxine P; Korgen, Kathleen Odell, 1967-; Trautner, Mary Nell, 1974-
• Contents: Unit I: Inequalities as Social Problems; Chapter 1: Understanding and Solving Social Problems - Kathleen Odell Korgen; A.What is a Social Problem?; B.Sociology and the Study of Social Problems; C.Why are some, But Not Other, Social Conditions Considered Social Problems?; D.How Can Professional Sociologists—and You—Help Solve Social Problems?; E.How to Conduct Social Scientific Research; Chapter 2: Analyzing Economic Inequalities - Dawn R. Norris; A.Economic Inequality and Social Problems; B.Explaining Economic Inequality; C.Wealth and Income Gaps: How Much Inequality Exists?; D.The Question of Mobility; E.Social Problems That Cause Economic Inequality; F.Social Problems Caused by Economic Inequality; G.Solving the Social Problem of Economic Inequality: Policies, Movements, and Action; Chapter 3: Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities - Meghan Burke; A.What is Race?; B.What is Racism?; C.Why Does Racial Inequality Exist?; D.Why Do Racial Inequality and Racism Persist?; E.What Social Problems Relate to Racism and Racial Inequalities?; F.How Can We Challenge and Address Racism and Racial Inequality?; Chapter 4: Examining Gender Inequalities - Kris Macomber; A.How Does a Social Constructionist Approach Examine Gender Inequality?; B.The Roots of Contemporary Gender Inequality: Identifying Patriarchal Culture; C.Contemporary Gender Inequality in the Workplace; D.Men’s Violence Against Women; E.How does Gender Inequality Affect Boys and Men?; F.Other Gendered Social Problems; G.Gender-Based Movements and Social Change; Chapter 5: Focusing on Sex and Sexualities - Jason Crockett; A.Sex and Sexualities; B.Social Responses to Sex and Sexualities; C.Enforcing Sexual Norms at the Micro Level; D.Why Attitudes Toward Sex and Sexualities Change; Unit II: Global Population Problems; Chapter 6: Preparing for Aging Societies - Deborah Lowry; A.What is Population Aging?; B.What Social Problems Accompany Aging Societies?; C.What are Governments Doing to Prepare for Aging Populations?; D.What Can Local Communities Do to Improve Conditions of Aging?; Chapter 7: Making Sense of Migration and Immigration - Daniel Herda; A.What Is Migration?; B.The Social Construction of Immigrants as a Problem; C.Social Problems Causing Migration; D.Social Problems Affecting Immigrants; E.Social Problems Caused by Immigration; Chapter 8: Researching Environmental Problems - Lillian MacNell; A.The Link between Environmental and Social Problems; B.The Environmental Costs of Powering Our Lives; C.Recognizing and Curbing Climate Change; D.Food and Agriculture; E.Confronting Environmental Injustice; Chapter 9: Contesting Crime - Bridget Diamond-Welch; A.The Social Construction of Crime; B.Mistakes in Claim Construction; C.Class, Race, Gender, and Critical Criminology; D.Social Problems that Cause Crime; Chapter 10: Understanding War and Terrorism - Amy Sodaro; A.Understanding War as a Social Problem; B.Seeing War as a Social Problem; C.War’s Impact on Society; D.Understanding Terrorism as a Social Problem; E.Consequences of Terrorism; F.Confronting War and Terrorism; Unit III: Institutional Problems; Chapter 11: Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System - Rena C. Zito; A.The U.S. Criminal Justice System; B.Policing; C.Courts and Corrections; D.Criminal Records; Chapter 12: Discovering Problems in the Family - Rena C. Zito; A.What is a Family?; B.Social Construction of Families as Problems; C.Family problems as Social Problems; D.Social Problems Affecting Families; Chapter 13: Pursuing Equity in Education - Erinn Brooks; A.Introduction; B.The Purpose of Education; C.Social Problems in Education and Schools; D.Reforms that Can Improve Education Systems; Chapter 14: Prioritizing Health & Health Care Inequalities - Gregory T. Kordsmeier; A.Understanding Health and Health-Related Social Problems; B.How Social Problems Affect Health; C.Social Problems and Inequalities in the Health Care System; D.Facing Health Challenges Collectively; Chapter 15: Realizing the Power – and Vulnerability – of Institutions - Kathleen Odell Korgen & Maxine P. Atkinson; A.Why Does a Society Need Social Institutions?; B.Why Do Institutions Fail?; C.Declining Faith in Institutions in the United States; D.How Can Social Problems Weaken Institutions?; E.How Can We Save Our Social Institutions?; Appendix: Addressing Social Problems through Service-learning - Glenn A. Bowen; A.Fundamentals of Service-learning; B.Assessment of Service-learning; C.Tips for Faculty Considering Service-learning; D.Service-learning in a Social Problems Course;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (392 pages)
• Subjects: 306.4/61; Social problems; Applied sociology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781544358642; 1544358644
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