Week 1-4

Question 1

what is a social problem

Answer 1

conditions that harm people
a condition with a negative outcome

Question 2

define social problem

Answer 2

conditions perceived to be problematic by groups of people (based on social perceptions)
- they are based on social perceptions that vary from society to society over time

Question 3

social constructionism

Answer 3

• a sociological perspective that helps us see that individuals assign meaning to the world around them

Question 4

what are our perceptions influenced by

Answer 4

culture - rules, values, beliefs, and material goods created by members of our society
social structure - framework of society constructed through social institutions