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Objective & subjective elements of Social Problems

1.Objective component of social condition

Awareness of social conditions through life experiences and through reports in the media.

– We see the homeless, hear gunfire in the streets, and see injured women in hospital emergency

rooms.

– We read about employees losing their jobs as businesses downsize and factories close.

 

  1. Subjective component and its interpretation
  • The belief that a particular social condition is harmful to society or to a segment of society & that it should and can be changed.
  • We know crime, drug addiction, poverty, racism, violence, and pollution exist.

– These are not considered social problems unless a segment of society believes these conditions diminish the quality of human life.

 

 

Could we solve the social problems?

  • Can we accept the costs of the solution?
  • Does a solution to one problem create yet other problems?
  • Is a particular solution feasible?
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