Social Problems

by Macionis, John J.

• ISBN13: 9780132433396
• ISBN10: 0132433397
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-17
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Macionis'sSocial Problemsis the only social problems text that explains how society frames social problems and solutions through politics. The text analyzes social issues and policies, using the concepts of sociological theory and the everyday language of politics. This text helps students understand the attitudes and values that define the political spectrum in the United States. Once students know how social problems are defined by our society through politics, and how the policies to solve these problems are developed, students are able to become involved in solving social problems through activism and political involvement.

Table of Contents

Sociology's Basic Approach

Sociology: Studying Social Problems

Seeing Patterns: The Sociological Imagination

Social Problems: The Basics

Beyond Our Borders: A Global Perspective

Analyzing Social Problems: Sociological Theory

Finding the Facts: Sociological Research

Responding to Social Problems: Social Policy

Politics: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going On from Here

Making the Grade

Problems of Social Inequality

Poverty and Wealth

Economic Inequality in the United States

The Rich and the Poor: A Social Profile

Problems Linked to Poverty

Responding to Poverty: The Welfare System

Theoretical Analysis: Understanding Poverty

Politics and Poverty: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on from Here

Making the Grade

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Race and Ethnicity

Patterns of Majority-Minority Interaction

The Social Standing of U.S. Minorities

Prejudice

Discrimination

Theoretical Analysis: Understanding Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Politics, Race, and Ethnicity: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on From Here

Making the Grade

Gender Inequality

What is Gender?

Gender and Social Institutions

Gender Stratification

Theoretical Analysis: Understanding Gender Inequality

Feminism

Politics and Gender: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on From Here

Making the Grade

Aging and Inequality

Growing Old

The Graying of the United States

Problems of Aging

Theoretical Analysis: Understanding Aging and Inequality

Politics and Aging: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on From Here

Making the Grade

Problems of Deviance, Conformity, and Well-Being

Crime and Criminal Justice

Norms, Law, and Crime

Crime: The Extent of the Problem"Street Crime": Who Are the Criminals?

Other Dimensions of the Crime Problem

The Criminal Justice System

Explaining Crime: Biological and Psychological Theories

Explaining Crime: Sociological Theories

Politics and Crime: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on From Here

Making the Grade

Violence

What is Violence?

Criminal Violence

Family Violence

Social Dimensions of Violence

Explaining Violence: Biological and Psychological Theories

Explaining Violence: Sociological Theories

Politics and Violence: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on From Here

Making the Grade

Sexuality

What is Sex?

Sexual Attitudes in the Unites States

Sexual Orientation

Pornography

Sexual Harassment

Prostitution

Teenage Pregnancy

Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Theoretical Analysis: Understanding Sexuality

Politics and Sexuality: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on From Here

Making the Grade

Alcohol and Other Drugs

What Is a Drug?

The Extent of Drug Use

Types of Drugs

Drugs and Other Social Problems

Social Policy: Responding to the Drug Problem

Theoretical Analysis: Understanding Drug-Related Social Problems

Politics and Drugs: Constructing Problems and Defining Solutions

Going on From Here

Making the Grade

Physical and Mental Health

Health and Illness: A Global Perspective

Health Policy: Paying for Care

Health Care in the United States: A Syste

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