Answer either a, b, or c for question 2.
1.Discuss the individual
characteristics and the social characteristics that contribute to
poverty. Should society intervene to reduce poverty? If no, why not? If
yes, what should we do and why? Provide examples from the course
material to support your answer.
2.Discuss the wage gap between the
genders. Is it sexism or something else? Explain your answer, and
support it with examples from the course material.
3.Discuss the
special problems associated with aging. In your opinion, what is the
biggest problem that American society is facing in relation to aging?
Suggest policy changes that could reduce the problem. Explain your
answer, and support it with examples from the course material.
3.
Define the concept "institutionalized racism." Do you agree that this
exists in American society? Give examples from the course materials to
support your answer.
4.Discuss the concept of Community–Based
Corrections. What are the various types of programs in this model?
Compare this to the traditional criminal justice model. Which do you
think is the better approach to handling crime in our society? Give
examples from the course materials to support your answer.
5.How do
drugs become defined as illegal in the U.S.? Would legalizing drugs of
all types reduce the social problems associated with substance use? Why
or why not? Use examples from course materials to support your answer.
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