| Year Level: 1 | ||
| Equivalent GE Area(s) in 2011/2012 Model: |
Area 9 – Macao, China and other Societies | |
This course describes social problems in contemporary societies especially Macao and China, and identifies how these problems affect and is affected by social forces, institutions, and culture. We will examine a series of long-standing and emergent social problems including gambling, aging, prostitution, substance abuse, violence, crime, inequality, racial and ethnic conflict, sex discrimination, health care, family issues, urban problems, population and food, environmental problems, and terrorism. We will try to identify the causes, distribution, and consequences of these problems. We will learn about theoretical perspectives that provide insights into social problems and empirical research that contributes evidence to the understanding of the problems. We will also assess social policies designed to mitigate the negative consequences of social problems.