Social Construction of Social Problems
A social problem is a condition or behavior that has negative consequences for large groups of people. The subjective component of defining a social problem is that there must be a perception that a condition or behavior needs to be addressed.
1. What is a social problem?
A condition or behavior that has no consequences for large numbers of people
A condition or behavior with only positive consequences for large numbers of people
A condition or behavior that has negative consequences for large groups of people
A condition or behavior that has no consensus on what needs to be addressed
2. What is the subjective component of defining a social problem?
The objective component lies at the heart of a social constructionist view
Reasonable people disagree on whether such consequences exist and, if so, on their extent and seriousness
There must be a perception that a condition or behavior needs to be addressed
For any condition or behavior to be considered a social problem it must have negative consequences
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