Sociological problems, social problems and social policy

Question 1

A social problem

Answer 1

Something that is seen as being harmful to society in some way, and needs something doing to it to sort it out.

Question 2

A sociological problem

Answer 2

Is any social issue that needs explaining.

Question 3

Social policy

Answer 3

Refers to the plans and actions adopted by the national and local government or various voluntary agencies to solve social problems or achieve other goals that are seen as important.