Alejandro is driving through an area that is quite economically depressed. Many of the houses have boarded up windows, and there are many homeless people. The few visible businesses have bars on the windows and there seem to be a lot of people just hanging around. As he passes through the neighborhood, he wonders why these people don’t clean up their act and take better care of their neighborhood. He is actually a little appalled that people would not want to work harder and do better. This is a classic example of what kind of argument?

Which best explains why majority groups are more likely to believe that a minority’s culture is to blame as part of the cultural deprivation argument?

One weekend, a series of burglaries occurs in an area that had previously not experienced much crime. Which BEST explains why this is not defined as a social problem?

A non-profit has had some success in helping those struggling with diabetes better manage their condition. A combination of education, providing insulin, and improving access to healthy food has worked well. However, the neighborhood is changing so the need for their services is declining. Now the suburbs are seeing an increased need for services. What stage of a social problem is this?

In the United States, Thanksgiving is usually celebrated with family and friends. What is this an example of?

Alfredo has decided that he wants to go to an exclusive private college. He applies and is thrilled when he gets in. However, he cannot afford the tuition. Is this a social problem?

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