Social Problem Analysis

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Due: Decemeber 4 Points possible: 300 (275 for paper, 25 for group discussions) Page limits: 6-10 pages For this exercise, you will conduct a social problems analysis of a community that you have lived in for a significant period of time (e.g., at least 2-3 years, preferably longer). This community can be a small town, a rural community, or a section of a city or suburb. For this assignment, you will need to address as thoroughly as possible all of the questions that follow: 1. Geographical and demographic information a. What is the name of the community and where is it located? b. Is the community rural, urban, suburban? c. What are the main geographical and built (man-made) features of the area? d. How many people…show more content…
(Please provide DATA for this, can use media info, etc.). 4. Social problems in and future of the community (MUST provide evidence of these social problems from crime stats, newspaper articles, interviews, etc.) a. Discuss any major social problems or challenges that the community faces (economy, class strife, educational issues, out-migration, etc.) b. Utilize material from the class (or additional material) to explain why the social problem may be an issue for the community. c. What are some of the possible solutions to the social problem in your community? What available resources are there in your community that may assist in countering the social problem/problems? d. Given these social problems, what do you believe to be the future of this community (is it bright or bleak, questionable or uncertain, and why)? 5. Map your community Either create or utilize a map to illustrate major areas of your community, such as: a. Business districts or prominent businesses (factories, financial services, corporate headquarters,

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