Social Problems Test Questions

Social Problems Test 1 Essay Questions

Covers Chapters 1 and 2, along with Topics 1-4

Question 1 (10 points)

First name begins with Letters A through L:
How can the sociological imagination help us deal with social problems that affect us personally? Be sure to include a definition of the sociological imagination in your answer. Explain how volunteering in the community – such as serving as tutor for young children or working at a soup kitchen – can help solve personal problems in your community.

First name begins with M-Z:
In the Topic 1 e-lesson “Defining Social Problems and Sociological Theories” and in Chapter 1, there is a discussion that social problems are political (objective versus subjective). How are social problems political/subjective? Explain your answer by referencing two examples that make your point. You must cite at least two websites (newspaper, magazines) in your response.You are not permitted to use any examples citing by your book or the elesson.

 

Question 2 (10 points)

First name begins with A through K:
Briefly summarize how each of the three major sociological theories in Chapter 1 view the topic of homelessness. Which of the sociological theories discussed in Chapter 1 do you think provides the best explanation for the social problem of homelessness? Explain your answer. Your answer should be written in complete sentences and must cite course materials. See directions for more information. Since this is an open book, open note, and unlimited time exam, it is important to write in detail and demonstrate critical thinking.

First name begins with L through Z:
Briefly summarize how each of the three major sociological theories in Chapter 1 view the topic of poverty. Which of the sociological theories discussed in Chapter 1 do you think provides the best explanation for the social problem of poverty? Explain your answer. Your answer should be written in complete sentences and must cite course materials. See directions for more information. Since this is an open book, open note, and unlimited time exam, it is important to write in detail and demonstrate critical thinking.

Question 3 (10 points)

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Using both the e-lesson and the textbook, discuss first the natural stages of development that most social change groups go through in attempting to solve social problems and include a discussion of the different levels of solving social problems.  What do you think is the best approach to solving or reducing social problems and Why? Be sure to cite textbook and any outside sources in your answer.

Question 4 (10 points)

First name begins with A through E:
Pretend that you are a researcher. Develop three studies of child poverty using each of the three major types of research methods discussed in Topic 2 (Tools to Study Social Problems) and Chapter 1 in your textbook. Describe in detail the type of research you would conduct using each method. Use the internet and find three websites about child poverty and explain the types of research that seems to be conducted on the website. Be sure to note the title of the website and include the link. What would be the best way to study child poverty in the United States? Explain your point. As with all essay questions, be sure to cite websites and course materials. Answer in detail and in paragraph form.

First name begins with F through L:
Pretend that you are a researcher. Develop three studies of unemployment using each of the three major types of research methods discussed in Topic 2 (Tools to Study Social Problems) and Chapter 1 in your textbook. Describe in detail the type of research you would conduct using each method. Use the internet and find three websites about unemployment and explain the types of research that seems to be conducted on the website. Be sure to note the title of the website and include the link. What would be the best way to study unemployment in the United States? Explain your point. As with all essay questions, be sure to cite websites and course materials. Answer in detail and in paragraph form.

First name begins with M through R:
Pretend that you are a researcher. Develop three studies of hunger in the United States using each of the three major types of research methods discussed in Topic 2 (Tools to Study Social Problems) and Chapter 1 in your textbook. Describe in detail the type of research you would conduct using each method. Use the internet and find three websites about hunger and explain the types of research that seems to be conducted on the website. Be sure to note the title of the website and include the link. What would be the best way to study hunger in the United States? Explain your point. As with all essay questions, be sure to cite websites and course materials. Answer in detail and in paragraph form.

First name begins with S through Z:
Pretend that you are a researcher. Develop three studies of the welfare system using each of the three major types of research methods discussed in Topic 2 (Tools to Study Social Problems) and Chapter 1 in your textbook. Describe in detail the type of research you would conduct using each method. Use the internet and find three websites about the welfare system and explain the types of research that seems to be conducted on the website. Be sure to note the title of the website and include the link. What would be the best way to study the welfare system in the United States? Explain your point. As with all essay questions, be sure to cite websites and course materials. Answer in detail and in paragraph form.

Question 5 (10 points)

This one is your choice! Please choose the one that you would like to answer!

If you were asked to write a letter to your local congressman asking him to change the current welfare system, what 5 points would you make in your letter? You can just list them and then explain why you think these points are important. Be sure to cite sources on this one. It would be important to cite sources for a congressman/woman.

If you were asked to write a letter to your local congressman asking him to change policies towards the homeless, what 5 points would you make in your letter? You can just list them and then explain why you think these points are important. Be sure to cite sources on this one. It would be important to cite sources for a congressman/woman.