Sociological Analysis

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Kimberly A. Smith
From a sociological viewpoint, social problems are viewed from an objective and subjective reality, and the perspective is social constructionism. A social problem does not have to be the problem of the entire population. It could be the problem of just one person. The objective reality of a social problem is based on the acknowledgement that there is an actual problem (Sociology and the Study of Social Problems, 2014). In order to confirm an objective reality, surveillance is conducted in which the data in interpreted to identify problems. The degree of the social problem can be observed through acts and problems within the community without having to be a part of the problem itself.
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According to Malcolm Spector and John Kituse, it is a subjective process to identify a problem that consists of four stages (Sociology and the Study of Social Problems, 2014). The first stage is a transformation process where influences, activists or advocates look at the issue and define the issue as a problem. The second stage is the legitimization process where there is formalization in how the social problem is handled. The third process is the conflict stage where responses about the social problem are curtailed, practices and policies are revisited, revised, and reconstructed. The fourth stage begins when groups feel they can no longer function within the system …show more content…

This is more of a preventive strategy than an act to eliminate or decrease the problem of racism. I am not aware of additional practices or strategies of how racism and segregation are being handled. But I can provide ways to decrease racism. Some simple strategies start with just understanding each other, understanding the world, having respect for one another as human beings, and having respect for our society. People need to recognize that there is a problem of racism and segregation that needs to be addressed. Communities should hold collaborative functions where everyone can get to know each to break down known stereotypes. Another strategy is to address the issue of racism head on and settle any

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