Question 1

Prior to the 2000s, portrayals of LGBTQ individuals in the media were overwhelmingly negative and hyperbolic. In a 2006 study, Edward Schiappa, Peter Gregg and Dean Hewes found that the TV show Will and Grace, which included more positive and "normal" portrayals of LGBTQ individuals than seen in years past, was successful in reducing homophobia. What does this study illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Society became less homophobic, which led to more positive portrayals in media.
B)   LGBTQ individuals changed the way they were portrayal by gaining power in the media.
C)   Social problems are constructed and deconstructed by societies.
D)   Homophobia has only recently impacted enough people to be considered a social problem.

Question 2

Successful social movements will research the social problem and possible solutions to the problem, as well as identify individuals and groups who can help support their cause. What is the next step?

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify a goal that others can rally around.
B)   Form an organized group.
C)   Mobilize resources.
D)   Organize effective actions.

Question 3

Based on what you know about how social problems are constructed, which social issue is most likely to be considered a social problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   Several gang-related burglaries occur in a gated community.
B)   Lead is discovered in the drinking water of the poor section of town.
C)   A large corporation's most popular product is found to cause cancer.
D)   Millions of people go bankrupt each year because they cannot afford healthcare.

Question 4

Social conditions that harm millions of people are the most likely to be considered social problems by a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Based on what you know about how social problems are constructed, which social issue is most likely to be considered a social problem?

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Successful social movements will research the social problem and possible solutions to the problem, as well as identify individuals and groups who can help support their cause. What is the next step?

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Social conditions that harm millions of people are the most likely to be considered social problems by a society.

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Based on what you know about how social problems are constructed, which social issue is most likely to be considered a social problem?

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Successful social movements will research the social problem and possible solutions to the problem, as well as identify individuals and groups who can help support their cause. What is the next step?

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Social conditions that harm millions of people are the most likely to be considered social problems by a society.

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