Social Problems

Note: Chapters include:
- Learning Objectives
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems NEW
- Recommended Readings and Websites
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part One: Introduction
1. What Are Social Problems?
Part Two: Inequalities
2. Class, Poverty, and Economic Inequality
3. Race and Ethnic Relations
4. Gender Relations
5. Sexualities
Part Three: Outcomes
6. Crime and Violence
7. Health Issues, Addictions, and Substance-Use Disorders
8. Global Inequality, War, and Terrorism
Part Four: Domains
9. Families
10. Aging and the Life Course
11. Schools
12. Workplaces
13. Populations and the Natural Environment
Part Five: The Future
14. What Problems Are On the Way?
Notes
Glossary
References
Index

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LORNE TEPPERMAN is a professor of sociology at the University of Toronto.

JOSH CURTIS is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Calgary.

RACHEL LA TOUCHE is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Toronto.

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Special Features

• Written by Canadian scholars, this engaging text is an essential resource for studying social problems in this country.
• Balances Canadian perspectives and global coverage, offering a wide-ranging treatment of social problems at home and abroad.
• Discusses and applies a range of theoretical perspectives - including structural-functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, feminism, and social constructionism - showing students the many lenses through which they can examine and interpret social problems.
• Captures diverse voices - including those of Indigenous Peoples, youth, and women - giving students an opportunity to learn directly from the personal accounts of individuals affected by social problems.
• Considers the future of social problems in the updated final chapter, discussing the theory behind forecasting social problems and giving insight into social problems that are likely to come into prominence in the future. (Ch. 14)

New to this Edition

• New emphasis on intersectionality explores the connections between race, gender, economic status, and other social factors, helping students better understand the mechanisms that create social problems.
• Expanded global context - including new discussions of multiculturalism in the post-Brexit era, Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for female education, and fighting homophobia in Africa - incorporates an intersectional exploration of how social problems affect people around the world.
• Increased emphasis on feminist, trans, and LGBTQI+ theories and issues covers topics such as the #MeToo movement, the experiences of transgender people, and barriers faced by disabled members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Expanded coverage of Indigenous Peoples, colonialism, and reconciliation throughout gives students insight into important current issues.
• New predictions and data related to the future of social problems give students an up-to-date perspective on social issues that are likely to persist or arise going forward.
• New coverage of current social issues - including racial profiling in Ontario, globalization and inequality, nursing home care, and poverty in Quebec.
• Streamlined organization - the text has been reduced to 14 chapters from 16 to better reflect how social problems courses are taught in Canada today.
• Fully updated box program - highlights compelling issues and stories related to social problems.
• - NEW Intersections boxes explore how social factors - such as race, gender, class, and age - intersect to create overlapping dimensions of disadvantage that inform social problems.
• - NEW Be an Active Citizen boxes provide activities and examples of how students can engage in seeking solutions and raising awareness around social problems.
• - NEW POV boxes present opposing points of view on social problems, especially from diverse and marginalized voices.
• - NEW @issue boxes examine relevant social problem case studies using social media and technology as lenses and modes of inquiry.
• - Social Problems in a Global Context boxes introduce students to sociological issues, debates, and practices from around the world.
• - Our Voices boxes present first-hand accounts from diverse voices to help students understand how social problems personally affect people from Canada and around the world.
• Updated end-of-chapter pedagogy includes a new Exploring Social Problems feature that prompts students to reflect on their experiences and views related to specific social problems, encouraging them to consider social issues from a personal perspective.