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soc 235 exam 1
Social Problems and American Values
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Sociology
Undergraduate 4
12/13/2011

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Term
social problems
Definition
a condition believed to be troublesome, prevalent, and can/should be ∆
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objectivist view
Definition
social problem as existing in physical world, not socially constructed categories (condtions, not meanings)
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subjectivist view
Definition
social problems based on individual's sense that something is or isn't a problem
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subjective approach
Definition

not about objective quality

point out and suggest ∆

reaction to problems (MADD)

right lanuguage

already a problem

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objective approach
Definition

affect large #

time in media

measured over time

social harm

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thinking about SP
Definition

use words, image,s and symbols to shape and understand ourworld

 

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social construction
Definition
focuses on meanings that better represent the physical world than others
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meanings
Definition

how we create  (on cartons)

how we assign (ownership)

Communicate (market place)

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social construction view on social problem
Definition
use categories
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Key construction question when studying SP
Definition

How to create common meaning about troubling condition? requrie attention

What should be done

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Social problem process
Definition

claimsmaking

media coverage

public reaction

policy making

social policy work

policy outcomes

 

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social problem claims
Definition
persuade others that a troubling condition should be a social problem
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core elements of claims
Definition

typifying example

name

statistic

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construction social problem
Definition

grounds

warrants

conclusion

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social problems marketplace
Definition

how different topics fight for audience attention

 

for success:

  • cultural resources
  • make valiant (how can no one oppose)
  • position (know have differ/not agree)
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