3/25 Mon Social Problems Flashcardizz

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What differentiates a social problem from a personal problem?

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Social problems are public and affect the wider society.

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What is the primary function of social institutions?

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To create and maintain social order

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What role do belief systems play in social institutions?

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They provide particular sets of meaning to behaviors.

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How do social institutions like family and government influence society?

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By shaping societal expectations and behaviors

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How do different societies impact the function of social institutions?

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They influence the types of governments and laws.

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What makes social problems objective and measurable?

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The extent of harm and damage they cause

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What is the significance of harm in defining social problems?

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Harm interferes with achieving an adequate standard of living.

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How does the social construction of reality relate to social problems?

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It involves creating shared meanings that define social issues.

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Why are some harmful patterns of behavior not recognized as social problems?

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Due to the subjective nature of recognizing harm.

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What is the impact of cultural values on recognizing social problems?

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They influence the recognition of behaviors as problematic.