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Do social problems change over time? Yes.
Social Problem a condition that undermines the well being of some or all members of a
society and is usually a matter of public controversy
Social Constructionist Approach the assertion that social problems arise as people define conditions as
undesirable and in need of change
Claims making process of convincing the public and important public officials that a
particular issue or situation should be defined as a social problem
What is the first step in claims making? to create controversy
Social Movement an organized effort at claims making that tries to shape the way people think
about an issue in order to encourage or discourage social change.
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Do social problems change over time? Yes.
Social Problem a condition that undermines the well being of some or all members of a
society and is usually a matter of public controversy
Social Constructionist Approach the assertion that social problems arise as people define conditions as
undesirable and in need of change
Claims making process of convincing the public and important public officials that a
particular issue or situation should be defined as a social problem
What is the first step in claims making? to create controversy
Social Movement an organized effort at claims making that tries to shape the way people think
about an issue in order to encourage or discourage social change.
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