War, crime, poverty, global warming our world often seems full of dire warnings and predictions. How can we make sense of it all and still dare to step outside each day? Social Problems I: A World in Crisis will explore some of the biggest challenges facing our world today and prepare you to tackle them head-on. You’ll learn what led to these social problems, what effects they have on our lives and societies, and what possible solutions exist for solving them. Whether you want to save the world from the next pandemic or better understand the effects of the media on society, this course will help you develop a plan of action!

 

• Investigate social problems in society, such as poverty.

• Examine the effects of conflict, war, and terrorism on nations, societies, and individuals.

• Explore the impact of crime on our lives and communities.

• Consider why some issues become social problems and others do not.