Social Problems
Sociology in Action

First Edition

Edited by:

Maxine P. Atkinson - North Carolina State University, USA
Kathleen Odell Korgen - William Paterson University
Mary Nell Trautner - University at Buffalo, SUNY, USA

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Social Problems | Social Problems

January 2020 | 400 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

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Learning Activities

Preface

About the Authors

About the Contributors

Unit I: Inequalities as Social Problems

Kathleen Odell Korgen

Chapter 1: Understanding and Solving Social Problems

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

Dawn R. Norris

Chapter 2: Analyzing Economic Inequalities

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

Meghan Burke

Chapter 3: Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

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?

Kris Macomber

Chapter 4: Examining Gender Inequalities

How Does a Social Constructionist Approach Examine Gender Inequality?

The Roots of Contemporary Gender Inequality: Identifying Patriarchal Culture

Contemporary Gender Inequality in the Workplace

Men’s Violence Against Women

How does Gender Inequality Affect Boys and Men?

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Key features

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The new edition is available as a digital option through SAGE Vantage, an intuitive digital platform that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools—including video—all designed to enable students to better prepare for class.

Each chapter is contributed by an expert in that subject who also uses active learning techniques in his or her classroom.
Several "Confronting Social Problems" learning activities in each chapter provide instructors with an abundance of ready-to-use activities for a wide range of instructional settings.
Choose from a variety of activity types including personal reflection, content and data analysis, collaboration and group activities, observations, and short guided-research projects.
"Consider This" discussion questions encourage students to think more deeply about concepts for in-class discussions or assignments.
“Sociologists in Action” boxes spotlight the work of a student or a professional sociologist to illustrate how students can use sociological tools to make a positive impact on problems facing society.
The concluding chapter, “Realizing the Power—and Vulnerability—of Institutions,” explores an emerging social problem: public loss of faith in institutions like government and the media.
A Service Learning appendix provides step-by-step instructions on how to design and implement a service learning feature into a social problems course, including online and large-lecture
Chapter Summaries emphasize key chapter content as a quick study reference, helping reinforce material.
Check Your Understanding questions help students stop and self-assess whether they comprehend the key points of every section.
Key terms and a glossary reinforce and define concepts to encourage on-the-spot comprehension.
The Activity Guide for instructors includes the complete text of every activity, along with extensive teaching notes.
Assignable SAGE Premium Video (available via the interactive eBook version, linked through SAGE Coursepacks) is curated and produced exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life and appeal to diverse learners.
Assignable data analysis activities enable students to access and use statistical information created from more than 400,000 government and non-government datasets.