A social problem is any condition or behaviour that has negative consequences for large numbers of people and that is generally recognized as a condition or behaviour that needs to be addressed. All social problems have some common basis of origin. All social problems are social and political in origin. All social problems are caused by pathological social conditions. ... All social problems are social in their results – they affect all sections of society. Social problems today might be viewed differently by different people. For example, not all people consider playing loud music in the park a social issue but as some consider it undesirable, therefore, it is a problem. Many individuals experience one or more social problems personally. For example, many people are poor and unemployed, many are in poor health, and many have family problems, drink too much alcohol, or commit crime. ... Examples include such different problems as eating disorders, divorce, and unemployment. This book is ideal for undergraduate sociology courses on social problems, as well as courses on social justice and human rights.
Introduction — Human Rights and Social Problems — History of Human Rights: From Ancient Times to the Globalization Era — Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Origins, Drafting, and Intent — Legal Cultures and Human Rights: The Challenge of Diversity — Ethics and the Politics of Human Progress — Human Rights in American Foreign Policy — Human Rights and the Responsibilities of Citizens — Right to Social Security — Bibliography —Index
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