Essays about Social Problems

Teen pregnancy is still a major concern in today’s society and is a social problem that affects the entire community. There are many ways to prevent teenage pregnancy, many decisions to make, and many challenges to face. It is important to examine the main causes of this problem, the effect this problem has on our…

America’s problems with substance abuse could be a result of classism, or in Marxist theoretical terms, the class conflict between the rich and the poor. In the United States today, there is undeniably a problem with wealth inequality, and unfortunately, attempts to resolve issues such as wealth inequality, substance abuse, health care access, education, and…

People may have problems every day in their lives, but most of these people, including us, do not realize that there is more than one reason why these problems happen to us. One of those reasons is the excessive and addictive use of our electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, among others. Most of…

The living conditions of the Oglala Sioux, a Native American tribe residing in South Dakota, provide a concerning look at what sociologist Chris McGreal describes as “hidden social problems in isolated circumstances” (McGreal 159). These issues are not well publicized, in part, because of the secluded location of the Pine Ridge reservation. Additionally, the livelihood…

This assignment caused me to look at the topics in a different lens. It was tough because all issues are very important to the lives of everyone. After close examination, I found that alcohol & drugs were the number one social problem within society for several reasons. The substance abuse of alcohol and other drugs…

For years, I’ve been fascinated with exploring social and behavioral enigmas. The majority of the people in my life have direct or indirect experience with mental illnesses. One of the most interesting and promising aspects of human behavior that is still not fully understood is anthropomorphization. Despite having grown up in a broken household that…

The report, “Social Problems Affecting Students and Schools,” was written by Erica Loop that appeared in “Pittsburgh Parent Magazine” is an interesting article. The article draws attention to the societal issues which affect child’s development, learners, the schools and communities. Loop provided detailed information about those issues which are linked together connecting to or influencing…

In today’s society, many social problems get recognized more than others. Throughout United States history, the power of the government and of the upper class allowed themselves to be put in charge of making decisions that affect others. While members of the upper class have power based on their wealth, the members of the government…

In Jean Kilbourne’s essay “ ‘Two Ways a Woman Can Get Hurt’: Advertising and Violence,” she claims that the depiction of women in advertising constitutes “cultural abuse.” What she means by this is that advertisements have a hidden message to them. This hidden message being repression of sexuality whether it be men or women. Ads…

Divorce is a major social problem all over the world, and it affects Canadians just as much. It is described as a social problem because not only does it impact the personal lives of the people involved, but it impacts the society they live in, and it reshapes the family and its surroundings. There are…