Exam 10: Claims Across Space and Time
Cynthia Bogard's research on constructions of homelessness in two cities found that the homeless were typified as __________ in New York and __________ in Washington, Dc.
A
Transmitters are typically __________ in the diffusion process.
F
Describe and discuss at least four types of comparisons that can be made between cases of social problems construction.
1. Cross-cultural comparisons: This type of comparison involves examining how social problems are constructed in different cultures or societies. By comparing how certain issues are defined, perceived, and addressed in various cultural contexts, researchers can gain insights into the role of cultural norms, values, and beliefs in shaping social problem construction.
2. Historical comparisons: Historical comparisons involve examining how social problems have been constructed and addressed over time. By analyzing how certain issues have been defined and framed in different historical periods, researchers can gain a better understanding of the social, political, and economic factors that have influenced the construction of social problems.
3. Comparative policy analysis: This type of comparison involves examining how different policies and approaches have been used to address similar social problems in different contexts. By comparing the effectiveness of different policy interventions, researchers can identify best practices and lessons learned that can inform future policy development and implementation.
4. Intersectional comparisons: Intersectional comparisons involve examining how social problems are constructed at the intersection of multiple social categories, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality. By analyzing how certain issues are experienced and addressed differently by individuals with intersecting identities, researchers can gain insights into the complex and interconnected nature of social problem construction.
Overall, these types of comparisons can provide valuable insights into the factors that shape the construction of social problems, as well as the implications for policy and practice.
In comparison to the United States, France has constructed sexual harassment more
When looking at the periods in U.S history characterized by intense reform efforts, what societal conditions or trends seem to make society more open to claimsmaking?
When it comes to making claims about immigration, the French media tend to emphasize __________ while the U.S. media tend to emphasize __________.
In order for diffusion of social problems construction to occur, the cultures involved must agree
Claimsmakers tend to __________ the history of the social condition with which they are concerned.
When comparing social problems processes, researchers typically compare cases
The __________ of a society influences its susceptibility to diffusion.
Claimsmaking that utilizes dire predictions about the future is typically
When large social problems such as plagues or wars are resolved,
It is argued in your text that certain problems continually appear and then fade in waves of concern because
Describe and discuss at least three reasons diffusion is likely to increase in the coming years.
__________ is/are a process that, like cycles of concern, produces chains of linked social problems claims.
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