COMTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Catalog description

This course focuses on critical, theoretical, and empirical examinations of social problems, their classification as deviant behavior and subsequent informal and formal social controls. The course includes the influence of the social media in the construction of social problems. Comparative analysis of local and global problems, their possible solutions by means of citizen action and governmental structures that generate responsive public policy are examined. Analysis of readings and simulation exercises, case studies, statistical analysis, responsible use of technology, and the study of public policies related to the course will be used.