Social Problems: Continuity and Change
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Understanding Social Problems
What Is a Social Problem?
Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems
Continuity and Change in Social Problems
Doing Research on Social Problems
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Chapter 2: Poverty
Chapter Introduction
The Measurement and Extent of Poverty
Who the Poor Are: Social Patterns of Poverty
Explaining Poverty
The Consequences of Poverty
Global Poverty
Reducing Poverty
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Chapter 3: Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Chapter Introduction
Racial and Ethnic Inequality: A Historical Prelude
The Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Prejudice
Discrimination
Dimensions of Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Explaining Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Reducing Racial and Ethnic Inequality
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Chapter 4: Gender Inequality
Chapter Introduction
Understanding Sex and Gender
Feminism and Sexism
Dimensions of Gender Inequality
Violence against Women: Rape and Sexual Assault
The Benefits and Costs of Being Male
Reducing Gender Inequality
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Chapter 5: Sexual Orientation and Inequality
Chapter Introduction
Understanding Sexual Orientation
Public Attitudes about Sexual Orientation
Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation
Improving the Lives of the LGBT Community
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Chapter 6: Aging and Ageism
Chapter Introduction
The Concept and Experience of Aging
Perspectives on Aging
Life Expectancy and the Graying of Society
Biological and Psychological Aspects of Aging
Problems Facing Older Americans
Reducing Ageism and Helping Older Americans
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Chapter 7: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Chapter Introduction
Drug Use in History
Drugs and Drug Use Today
Social Patterning of Drug Use
Explaining Drug Use
Drug Policy and the War on Illegal Drugs
Addressing the Drug Problem and Reducing Drug Use
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Chapter 8: Crime and Criminal Justice
Chapter Introduction
The Problem of Crime
Types of Crime
Who Commits Crime?
Explaining Crime
The Criminal Justice System
Reducing Crime
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Chapter 9: Sexual Behavior
Chapter Introduction
An Overview of Heterosexuality
Teenage Sex and Pregnancy
Abortion
Prostitution
Pornography
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Chapter 10: The Changing Family
Chapter Introduction
Overview of the Family
Sociological Perspectives on the Family
Changes and Problems in American Families
Families in the Future
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Chapter 11: Schools and Education
Chapter Introduction
An Overview of Education in the United States
Sociological Perspectives on Education
Issues and Problems in Elementary and Secondary Education
Issues and Problems in Higher Education
Improving Schools and Education
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Chapter 12: Work and the Economy
Chapter Introduction
Overview of the Economy
Sociological Perspectives on Work and the Economy
Problems in Work and the Economy
Improving Work and the Economy
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Chapter 13: Health and Health Care
Chapter Introduction
Sociological Perspectives on Health and Health Care
Global Aspects of Health and Health Care
Problems of Health in the United States
Problems of Health Care in the United States
Improving Health and Health Care
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Chapter 14: Urban and Rural Problems
Chapter Introduction
A Brief History of Urbanization
Sociological Perspectives on Urbanization
Problems of Urban Life
Problems of Rural Life
Improving Urban and Rural Life
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Chapter 15: Population and the Environment
Chapter Introduction
Sociological Perspectives on Population and the Environment
Population
The Environment
Addressing Population Problems and Improving the Environment
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Chapter 16: War and Terrorism
Chapter Introduction
Sociological Perspectives on War and Terrorism
War
Terrorism
Preventing War and Stopping Terrorism
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