Discuss the five ways in which sociology can contribute to an understanding of a social problem. Which do you see as the most important aspect of the five ways that can help to understand the varying sides of the abortion issue?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
• Discuss the five contributions of sociology: measure objective conditions, measure subjective concerns, apply the sociological imagination, intervene, and evaluate consequences.
• Explain abortion as a social problem.
• Evaluate which is the most important of the five with regard to the issue of abortion.
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