Social Problems (eBook)

Sociology in Action

Maxine P. Atkinson, Kathleen Odell Korgen (Herausgeber)

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2026 | 3., Third Edition
275 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-0719-4762-3 (ISBN)

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Social Problems: Sociology in Action, Third Edition is ideal for teachers who want to provide students with an active learning experience that relies less on lecturing and more on discussion, collaboration, and self-directed investigation. Editors Maxine P. Atkinson and Kathleen Odell Korgen offer concrete ways to make use of sociological training in the "e;real"e; world by considering sociological solutions to a range of social problems and issues facing society today. Social Problems is one of the volumes in our "e;Sociology in Action"e; (SIA) series of undergraduate sociology texts. The two signature features of this series are (1) a set of carefully developed and assignable learning activities in each chapter; and (2) chapters contributed by authors who are both experts in their subjects and committed to the kind of active learning promoted by the SIA texts.This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.

Inhalt

Learning Activities
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Part I: Inequalities As Social Problems
Chapter 1: Understanding and Solving Social Problems - Kathleen Odell Korgen
What Is a Social Problem?
Sociology And the Study of Social Problems
Why Are Some, But Not Other, Social Conditions Considered Social Problems?
How Can Professional Sociologists—And You—Help Solve Social Problems?
How To Conduct Social Scientific Research
Conclusion
Review
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 2: Analyzing Economic Inequalities - Dawn R. Norris
Economic Inequality and Social Problems
Explaining Economic Inequality
Wealth and Income Gaps: How Much Inequality Exists?
The Question of Mobility
Social Problems That Cause Economic Inequality
Social Problems Caused by Economic Inequality
Solving The Social Problem of Economic Inequality: Policies, Movements, And Action
Conclusion
Review
Discussion Question
Key Terms
Chapter 3: Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities - Meghan Burke
What Is Race?
What Is Racism?
Why Does Racial Inequality Exist?
Why Do Racial Inequality and Racism Persist?
What Social Problems Relate to Racism and Racial Inequalities?
How Can We Challenge and Address Racism and Racial Inequality?
Conclusion
Review
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 4: Examining Gender Inequalities - Kris Macomber
How Does the Social Constructionist Perspective Help Us Understand Gender Inequality?
The Roots of Contemporary Gender Inequality: Identifying Patriarchal Culture
Contemporary Gender Inequality in the Workplace
Men’s Violence Against Women
How Do Today’s Gender Expectations Impact Boys and Men?
Other Gendered Social Problems
Gender-Based Movements and Social Change
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 5: Focusing on Sex and Sexualities - Jason Crockett
Sex and Sexualities
Social Responses to Sex and Sexualities
Enforcing Sexual Norms at The Micro Level
Why Attitudes Toward Sex and Sexualities Change
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Part II: Global Population Problems
Chapter 6: Preparing for Aging Societies - Deborah Lowry
What Is Population Aging?
What Social Problems Accompany Aging Societies?
What Are Governments Doing to Prepare for Aging Populations?
What Can Local Communities Do to Improve Conditions of Aging?
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 7: Making Sense of Migration and Immigration - Daniel Herda
What Is Migration?
The Social Construction of Immigrants as a Problem
Social Problems Causing Migration
Social Problems Affecting Immigrants
Social Problems Caused by Immigration
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 8: Researching Environmental Problems - Lillian MacNell
The Link Between Environmental and Social Problems
The Environmental Costs of Powering Our Lives
Recognizing And Curbing Climate Change
Food And Agriculture
Confronting Environmental Injustice
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 9: Contesting Crime
The Social Construction of Crime
Mistakes In Claim Construction
Class, Race, Gender, and Critical Criminology
Social Problems That Cause Crime
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 10: Understanding War and Terrorism - Amy Sodaro
Understanding War as a Social Problem
Seeing War as a Social Problem
War’s Impact on Society
Understanding Terrorism as a Social Problem
Consequences of Terrorism
Confronting War and Terrorism
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Part III: Institutional Problems
Chapter 11: Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System - Rena C. Zito
The U.S. Criminal Justice System
Policing
Courts and Corrections
Criminal Records
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 12: Discovering Problems in the Family - Rena C. Zito
What Is A Family?
Social Construction Of Families As Problems
Family Problems As Social Problems
Social Problems Affecting Families
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 13: Pursuing Equity in Education - Erinn Brooks
Education and Schooling
The Purpose of Education
Social Problems in Education and Schools
Reforms That Can Improve Education Systems
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 14: Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities - Gregory T. Kordsmeier
Understanding Health And Health-Related Social Problems
How Social Problems Affect Health
Social Problems And Inequalities In The Health Care System
Facing Health Challenges Collectively
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Chapter 15: Realizing the Power—and Vulnerability—of Institutions - Kathleen Odell Korgen and Maxine P. Atkinson
Why Does A Society Need Social Institutions?
Why Do Institutions Fail?
The Rise of Authoritarian Governments
Declining Confidence In Institutions In The United States
How Can Social Problems Weaken Institutions?
How Can We Save Our Social Institutions?
Conclusion
Review
Key Terms
Appendix: Addressing Social Problems Through Service-Learning
Glossary
References
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.1.2026
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: Kathleen Odell Korgen • Maxine P. Atkinson • Social Problems • Sociology in Action • sociology texts • Undergraduate sociology
• ISBN-10: 1-0719-4762-1 / 1071947621
• ISBN-13: 978-1-0719-4762-3 / 9781071947623