What is the difference between the objective and subjective aspects of a social problem? Pick a social problem discussed in class and explain the difference between the objective and subjective aspects of this problem.

What will be an ideal response?


Objective aspects are the concrete measures of the problem and its prevalence. Subjective aspects are shaped by what people define as a social problem. The rest of the answer will vary based on the example.

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a) In some cultures have an obese wife is a sign of status for a man. b) Being obese is sign as a sign that a person is not HIV-positive. c) Women in some cultures never weigh themselves. d) Women who would be assessed as obese do not perceive that they are obese.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

A Mission Statement explains to the stakeholders the reason for the program’s existence.

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Education and ______ are closely related processes because education builds on the base of knowledge already acquired in early life.

A. socialization B. family C. bureaucracy D. stratification

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The traditional school year, with a summer break, was designed to accommodate the needs of families sustained by agriculture.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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