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After analyzing various social problems in this course, in an essay assignment (750-1,000 words), address the following citing three to five scholarly sources from the GCU library: First, summarize what you’ve learned regarding the impact of social phenomenon (for instance, social inequality, social deviance, etc

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After analyzing various social problems in this course, in an essay assignment (750-1,000 words), address the following citing three to five scholarly sources from the GCU library:

First, summarize what you’ve learned regarding the impact of social phenomenon (for instance, social inequality, social deviance, etc.) on the social problem (juvenile delinquency) you selected from macro and micro perspectives.

Next, in Topic 1, you explained how the theoretical perspective(s) that best aligns with your selected social problem (conflict, functionalist, and interactionist) explains how it came to be and is perpetuated. In this essay, explain how your study of the theoretical perspectives has deepened your understanding of why the social problem you’ve selected continues to exist and how it can be alleviated.

Lastly, provide your own possible solutions to your selected social problem that are more effective than current solutions, based on research you’ve collected.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

My social problem is juvenile delinquency.

DIXON Earnest Dixon, Jr SOC-220 April 24 , 2021 Professor Akoma Describe some social problems within educational institutions (75-100 words). Throughout history, our nation has faced and still faces different social problems; the educational sector is not an exception. Social issues such as racial discrimination, unequal opportunities for learners, economic issues, gender inequality, and other forms of social injustices are rampant within educational institutions. Racial discrimination is an issue deeply rooted in both our society and education (Davis, J. L., 2016). Regrettably, students can segregate their peers based on their race and color of the skin. Learners don't get equal opportunities due to the inequitable distribution of resources. Research finds systematic inequalities and significant disparities in revenue distribution for schools (Verstegen, D. A., 2015). For instance, in Nevada, research shows schools based in urban areas get more funding than isolated local district schools (Verstegen, D. A., 2015). Explain how social problems within social institutions (on micro and macro levels) have perpetuated or affected the social problem you selected (200-250 words). Human trafficking, a now serious social issue considered a global problem, has been a subject of heated discussion in recent times, especially on the root cause and how we can overcome it. As regarded by many as some form of modern-day slavery, human trafficking, perpetuated by different social problems, is an issue in the education sector. Students are running away from the severe social problems they are facing. Human traffickers, through manipulation, fraud, deception, or coercion, recruit them, promising a better life but with the intent of exploiting them for financial gains. Issues like bullying in school could force students to quit education as they seek to escape violence. Being ridiculed and tormented daily by bullies, for instance, because of their race, color of skin, or body size, is what possibly renders them vulnerable to traffickers who take advantage of their troubled situation to manipulate them. Economic issues among students also perpetuate human trafficking. A student who comes from a poor background is vulnerable to human trafficking. It doesn't take long for them to notice the financial constraints their family experiences. As a result, they may end dropping out of school as they look to assist their parents financially, especially if they have younger siblings. In the search for favorable opportunities, traffickers lie and exploit them. Unequal opportunities for learners resulting from inequitable revenue distribution also sustain human trafficking. Children from poor backgrounds are most likely to attend isolated and less funded public schools, which increases their vulnerability. Use the GCU library and identify an actual solution to the social problems within education. Summarize the solution you identified and compare it to historical solutions proposed in the past(150-200 words). DIXON Social problems much evident, and we cannot disregard their severely damaging effects on the young generation. With that being said, some things need to be done, changes to be made, and solutions found to streamline life for learners in the educational institutions. An actual solution to these problems would be educators joining hands to eradicate racism, inequality, and bullying by incorporating teachings regarding the same in their lessons. Compared to other professionals we have in society, educators are better positioned to tremendously facilitate the much-needed change in our education system (Davis, J. L., 2016). They are the ones with whom students spend most of their time with and with a profound understanding of each student's cultural background, educators can engage them on how to treat each other. Teachers can lead social justice movements by making classrooms a safe place where students feel respected and valued (Davis, J. L., 2016). This solution would be better than some of the historical solutions. Solutions that separated students based on their race. Solutions that saw the minority groups attend the lowest funded schools depriving them of better education and consequently better employment opportunities. This is why I think educators taking the responsibility of shaping the young generation would go a long way in avoiding having to go down the aforementioned road in the future. DIXON References Davis, J. L. (2016). Joining hands: Race, social justice, and equal opportunity in your classroom. The Education Digest, 82(4), 42. Verstegen, D. A. (2015). On doing an analysis of equity and closing the opportunity gap. Education policy analysis archives, 23, 41. Welcome to Our Presentation Juvenile Delinquency Presented by Earnest Dixon ?Introduction ?Definition of Juvenile Delinquency ?Elements contribute to this Social Problem ? Solution to the problem in my opinion ?Conclusion ?Question Answer Session Delinquency has always been considered as social problem and it is a legal problem. Every country has its own unique laws. According to Coleman (1981) delinquency is behavior of youths under 18 years of age which is not acceptable to society. Crime committed by children and teenagers under the age of 18 is called Delinquency. •Family breakdown •Parallel alcoholism •Abusive conditions at homes •Death of parents during armed conflicts overcrowding •Poverty •Poor School Attendance •Poor Educational Standards •Violence In The Home •Violence In Their Social Circles ? Socioeconomic Factors ? Lack Of Moral Guidance. ? Peer Pressure ? Dropping out of school ? Lack of parental Guidance ? Unemployment ?Authoritarian Parenting in some particular cases ? Educate to follow everyone’s religion ? The Social/family environment plays a vital role in this ? Free primary education to the poor people as they mostly divert to delinquency ?Parents should always check what their children are doing and how their thoughts are growing so that they can advise children accordingly if there is a misconception. ? Govt. should deploy a harsh law for this crime ? Crime prevention begins at home. Here are some common thoughts which parents should keep in mind. •Most Easy Solution is best Parenting at childhood ? Mostly if we can have a better way raising children our society and family it will be best solution to this problem. Some implemented law historically are given below to understand. Several law was implemented in the united states in different time such as : *The juvenile delinquency prevention and control act - 1968 *The juvenile justice and delinquency prevention act – 1974 *In the late 1990s Americans faced growing concern over highly publicized and violent juvenile crime. ? Juvenile delinquency rate can be minimized by minimizing these factors which I already discussed in my previous slide. We also know that prevention is always better than cure. Let’s try to prevent Juvenile delinquency before it happens. ? People are not born criminals but become criminals with time due to social environment factors (Sullivan, 2016). Even though functionalism theory sounds like common sense, some people argue that it points out neighborhoods, opening doors for people's social issues such as disrupted families, low income, and drug use. The larger structure of issues perpetuating juvenile delinquency circumvent issues that give room for these predicaments. ? SOC-220 Social Deviance Worksheet On a separate Word document, citing one to three scholarly sources from the GCU library, answer the following prompts: Explain how social deviance contributes to social problems. (100-150 words). Explain how social deviance perpetuates the social problem you selected on a micro and macro level (150-200 words). Use the GCU library and identify an actual solution to the problem of social deviance. Summarize the solution you identified and compare it to historical solutions proposed in the past (150-200 words). References © 2021. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. DIXON Earnest Dixon, Jr SOC-220 March 28, 2021 Professor Akoma Juvenile Delinquency as A Social Problem Juvenile Delinquency is propagated by negative consequences emanating from social and economic development. However, the problem comes from the economic crisis, weakening of institutions, and political instability (Sullivan, 2016). Generally weakening institutions encompass public education, state, system, and public assistance like families. In most instances, socioeconomic instability is always linked to persistence low income and unemployment, which increases chances of involvement in criminal activities (Social problems, 2006). Lack of basic needs and environment where a child grows are the major contributions to behaviors hence fundamental in determining characters. How The Society influences Juvenile Delinquency In most cases, young people who are at risk of becoming delinquent often live in difficult circumstances. Young people always become delinquent because of various reasons such as family breakdown, parallel alcoholism, abusive conditions at homes, death of parents during armed conflicts, overcrowding, and overcrowding (Sullivan, 2016). All these harsh environments may change the attitude of a young individual into a different person. Society plays a huge role in modeling young people. However, what one comes across during his or her early stage of life is instrumental in shaping his life. DIXON Theoretical Perspective (Functionalism) The definition of a social problem is dependent on a sociological perspective. For instance, according to society's functionalism view, a society is a system of related parts whose interaction has consequences on survival (Social problems, 2006). If an activity promotes survival, then it is functional and if it does not then it is difunctional. Juvenile delinquency can be attributed to an imbalance of the interrelated parts of the system in the society which denies young people opportunities. Values and norms guide the cultural lag, and society should balance resources and enhance understanding of the young to reduce juvenile delinquency. Functionalism and Juvenile Delinquency According to sociologists, functionalist approaches are embedded in different elements of society, contributing to the development of different traits (Sullivan, 2016). Functionalism views deviance as the cornerstone and key component of the operations of society. In a broader perspective, social disorganizations theory, social control theory and strain theory provide a picture of the functionalist perspective on deviance existing in the society. How Juvenile Delinquency Came to Existence and How It Is Perpetuated Proponents of social disorganizations assert that people who grow up in impoverished areas are most likely to get into deviance or criminal activities compared to an individual from wealthy backgrounds. Wealthy people have good school system and always get involved in positive things in the society. People are not born criminals but become criminals with time due to social environment factors (Sullivan, 2016). Even though functionalism theory sounds like common sense, some people argue that it points out neighborhoods, opening doors for people's social issues such as disrupted families, low income, and drug use. The larger structure of issues perpetuating juvenile delinquency circumvent issues that give room for these predicaments. DIXON There is nothing that stops a bullet like a job. The multiple causal factors of juvenile delinquency are based on functionalists. Increasing access to social services, good public schools, and economic opportunities can reduce juvenile delinquency. DIXON References Social problems. (2006). In B. S. Turner (Ed.), Cambridge dictionary of sociology. Cambridge University Press. Credo Reference: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login? Sullivan, T. J. (2016). Introduction to social problems (10th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.