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    This course aims to explain social problems, differentiate them from personal problems, and identify types of social problems in Nigeria. It will examine the causes of social problems and suggest solutions. The course also presents the sociological perspective for explaining social problems. It will define and discuss culture, its types, characteristics, functions, and elements with attention to Nigeria. The course outline includes explanations of social problems, sociological perspectives, differences between social and individual problems, types of social problems in Nigeria, causes and solutions of social problems, and the concepts of culture. It will have a continuous assessment test and conclude with a revision. The document provides background information on a course that will cover social problems, culture, and related soci

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    This course aims to explain social problems, differentiate them from personal problems, and identify types of social problems in Nigeria. It will examine the causes of social problems and suggest solutions. The course also presents the sociological perspective for explaining social problems. It will define and discuss culture, its types, characteristics, functions, and elements with attention to Nigeria. The course outline includes explanations of social problems, sociological perspectives, differences between social and individual problems, types of social problems in Nigeria, causes and solutions of social problems, and the concepts of culture. It will have a continuous assessment test and conclude with a revision. The document provides background information on a course that will cover social problems, culture, and related soci

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    Gns 111 Social Problems

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    This course aims to explain social problems, differentiate them from personal problems, and identify types of social problems in Nigeria. It will examine the causes of social problems and suggest solutions. The course also presents the sociological perspective for explaining social problems. It will define and discuss culture, its types, characteristics, functions, and elements with attention to Nigeria. The course outline includes explanations of social problems, sociological perspectives, differences between social and individual problems, types of social problems in Nigeria, causes and solutions of social problems, and the concepts of culture. It will have a continuous assessment test and conclude with a revision. The document provides background information on a course that will cover social problems, culture, and related soci

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    SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND

    CULTURE
    GNS 111/103
    CGNS DEPARTMENT

    PROF. C. A. ONIFADE
    DR. S. N. ATATA

    1
    AIM OF THIS COURSE
    • This course will explain what social problems are; differentiate between
    social problems and personal problems; identify the different types of
    social problems in Nigeria; examine the causes of social problems and
    suggest possible solutions.

    • The course also presents the sociological perspective in the explanation


    of social problems. Furthermore, this course will expose students to the
    concept of culture, its types, characteristics, functions, elements and
    other related terms with particular attention on Nigeria.

    2
    Course Outline
    1. Explanation and Definitions of Social Problem
    2. Sociological Perspectives of social problem
    3. Difference between social problems and individual problems
    4. Types of Social Problems in Nigeria
    5. Social Problems-Causes and Solution
    6. Culture
    What is culture?
    Types of culture
    Characteristics of culture
    Functions of culture in the society
    Elements of culture
    Concepts of culture
    Continuous Assessment Test (CAT)
    7. Conclusion and Revision

    3
    Social Problem
    (Pick the problem that is not a social problem)

    Corruption Armed robbery


    Cyber crime
    Prostitution
    Rape-Child rape Single parenting
    Examination Malpractice
    Inadequate Power supply
    Kidnapping Hunger
    WHAT IS A SOCIAL PROBLEM?
    • Social problem, like every social concept, has been defined in various ways
    and arising from different sociological constructs on problems in the
    society.
    However, the following definitions will aid the understanding of
    what social problem is in our society.
    • Social problem can be considered as that problem that affects many
    people and the people strive to solve the problem in the society.
    • Social problem is usually referred to social condition that disrupts social
    order in the society.
    • A social problem is that condition that has negative consequences on large
    number of people and needs to be addressed by government.
    For Further reading
    • Onifade, C. A., Olaifa,T., Odozor, U & Imhonopi, D. (2018) Studies in Arts
    and Social Sciences (TETFUND). Jacob & Lydia Publishers, Abeokuta
    • Imhonopi, D, Ugochukwu, M. (2012) Sociology, Culture and Social Problems.
    Essays and Insights Institute of Communication and Entreprenurial
    Development, (ICED) Abeokuta
    QUESTIONS

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