Test Bank for Understanding Social Problems, 11th Edition, 11e by Linda A. Mooney, Ph.D., Molly Clever, Ph.D., Marieke Van Willigen TEST BANK
ISBN-13: 9780357507537
Full chapters included
Part 1: Sociology and the
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Test Bank for Understanding Social Problems, 11th Edition, 11e by Linda A. Mooney, Ph.D., Molly Clever, Ph.D., Marieke Van Willigen TEST BANK
ISBN-13: 9780357507537
Full chapters included
Part 1: Sociology and the Study of Social Problems
Chapter 1: Thinking about Social Problems
The Social Context: A Divided Nation
What Is a Social Problem?
Elements of Social Structure and Culture
The Sociological Imagination
Theoretical Perspectives
Social Problems Research
Ten Good Reasons to Read This Book
Understanding Social Problems
Chapter Review
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Key Terms
Part 2: Problems of Well-Being
Chapter 2: Physical and Mental Health and Health Care
The Global Context: The COVID-19 Pandemic
An Overview of Global Health
Sociological Theories of Illness and Health Care
Health Disparities in the United States
Problems in U.S. Health Care
Mental Illness: The Hidden Epidemic
Strategies for Action: Improving Health and Health Care
Understanding Problems of Illness and Health Care
Chapter Review
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Chapter 3: Alcohol and Other Drugs
The Global Context: Drug Use and Abuse
Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse
Patterns of Drug Use in the United States
Societal Consequences of Drug Use and Abuse
Strategies for Action: America Responds
Understanding Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Chapter Review
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Chapter 4: Crime and Social Control
The Global Context: International Crime and Social Control
Sources of Crime Statistics
Sociological Theories of Crime
Types of Crime
Demographic Patterns of Crime
The Societal Costs of Crime and Social Control
Strategies for Action: Crime and Social Control
Understanding Crime and Social Control
Chapter Review
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Chapter 5: Family Problems
The Global Context: Family Forms and Norms around the World
Contemporary U.S. Families: Changes in Relationships and in the Lives of Children
Sociological Theories of Family Problems
Problems Associated with Restricted Access to Contraception and Abortion
Problems Associated with Divorce
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Strategies for Action: Strengthening Families
Understanding Family Problems
Chapter Review
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Part 3: Problems of Inequality
Chapter 6: Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty
The Global Context: Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty around the World
Defining and Measuring Poverty
Sociological Theories of Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty
Economic Inequality, Wealth,and Poverty in the United States
Consequences of Economic Inequality and Poverty
Strategies for Action: Reducing Poverty and Economic Inequality
Welfare in the United States: Myths and Realities
Understanding Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty
Chapter Review
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Chapter 7: Work and Unemployment
The Global Context: The New Global Economy
Sociological Theories of Work and the Economy
Problems of Work and Unemployment
Strategies for Action: Responses to Problems of Work and Unemployment
Understanding Work and Unemployment
Chapter Review
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Chapter 8: Problems in Education
The Global Context: Cross-Cultural Variations in Education
Sociological Theories of Education
Who Succeeds? The Inequality of Educational Attainment
Problems in the American Educational System
The Impact of COVID-19 on Education
Strategies for Action: Trends and Innovations in American Education
Understanding Problems in Education
Chapter Review
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Chapter 9: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
The Global Context: Diversity Worldwide
Racial and Ethnic Group Diversity in the United States
Immigrants in the United States
Sociological Theories of Race and Ethnic Relations
Prejudice and Racism
Discrimination against Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Strategies for Action: Responding to Prejudice, Racism, and Discrimination
Understanding Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
Chapter Review
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Chapter 10: Gender Inequality
The Global Context: The Status of Women and Men
Sociological Theories of Gender Inequality
Gender Stratification: Structural Sexism
The Social Construction of Gender Roles: Cultural Sexism
Social Problems and Traditional Gender Role Socialization
Strategies for Action: Toward Gender Equality
Understanding Gender Inequality
Chapter Review
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Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality
The Global Context: A Worldview of Sexual and Gender Minorities
The Origins of Sexual Orientation
Sociological Theories of Sexual Orientation Inequality
Cultural Origins of Anti-LGBTQ Bias
Prejudice against Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals
Discrimination against Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals
The Consequences of Anti-LGBTQ Bias
Strategies for Action: Toward Equality for All
Understanding Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality
Chapter Review
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Part 4: Problems of Globalization
Chapter 12: Population Growth and Aging
The Global Context: A Worldview of Population Growth and Aging
Sociological Theories of Population Growth and Aging
Social Problems Related to Population Growth and Aging
Strategies for Action: Responding to Problems of Population Growth and Aging
Understanding Problems of Population Growth and Aging
Chapter Review
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Chapter 13: Environmental Problems
The Global Context: Global Warming and Climate Change
Sociological Theories of Environmental Problems
Energy Use and Environmental Problems
Our Growing Environmental Footprint
Social Causes of Environmental Problems
Strategies for Action: Responding to Environmental Problems
Understanding Environmental Problems
Chapter Review
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Chapter 14: Science and Technology
The Global Context: The Technological Revolution
Sociological Theories of Science and Technology
Technology and the Transformation of Society
Societal Consequences of Science and Technology
Strategies for Action: Controlling Science and Technology
Understanding Science and Technology
Chapter Review
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Chapter 15: Conflict, War, and Terrorism
The Global Context: Conflict in a Changing World
Self and Society: The United States and Global Security
Sociological Theories of War
Causes of War
Social Problems Associated with Conflict, War, and Terrorism
Strategies in Action: In Search of Global Peace
Understanding Conflict, War, and Terrorism
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