Chat with AIExam 1: An Introduction to the Sociology of Social Problems
Heiner writes that "Social constructionism is concerned with how the meanings of social problems are constructed." Answer the following questions: (1) What does Heiner mean by this statement? (2) How do social constructionism and critical constructionism differ?
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Answered by Examlex AI Copilot(1) Heiner means that social constructionism focuses on understanding how society collectively creates and assigns meaning to social issues or problems. It emphasizes that these meanings are not inherent or objective, but rather are constructed through social interactions, language, and cultural norms. This perspective highlights the importance of examining the social and historical context in which these meanings are formed.
(2) Social constructionism and critical constructionism differ in their approach to understanding the construction of social meanings. While social constructionism focuses on the process of meaning-making and the impact of societal norms and values, critical constructionism takes a more critical and transformative stance. It seeks to challenge and deconstruct dominant social narratives and power structures, with the goal of promoting social change and justice. Critical constructionism also emphasizes the role of power dynamics in shaping social meanings and seeks to uncover and challenge the underlying power imbalances that influence the construction of social problems.
What is a problem with the homogenization of US culture?
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A social phenomenon becomes a social problem when:
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A social problem becomes a social problem because it is inherently bad.
(28) The free will and human nature philosophies are flawed because
(45) Which of the following affect media reporting on social problems?
(44) All social problems arise from a basic inequality in the social system.
(37) "If we limit the amount of money someone can get from welfare, that will encourage freeloaders to get a job rather than sponge off of hardworking Americans" is an example of:
(42) Heiner's approach focuses on the interests of which of the following social groups?
(33) Why is it important to look at social problems in other cultures and countries?
(40) Heiner makes a connection between word choice and how social issues are framed. (1) Explain that connection. (2) Choose one example of this practice that is not in the book and use it to illustrate your explanation.
(36) Critical constructionism is a combination of which two sociological perspectives?
(34) What does Heiner mean by the social problems perspective? Why is it important? Your answer should show an understanding of objectivity in the social sciences, especially with regard to social problems.
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