Essay Problem: Introduction to Social Problem
Use the social problem:
o Child Abuse
In an essay format, cite one scholarly source from the GCU library in addition to the textbook and complete the following:
• Describe your selected social problem in its social context. (55- 75words).
• Use your sociological imagination to explain how the selected social problem is influenced by society (75-100 words).
• Select the theoretical perspective(s) (functionalist, conflict, and interactionist) that best aligns with the social problem you've selected to analyze in this course.
• Explain why the theoretical perspective(s) you chose is best to explain the selected social problem.
• Next, use that theoretical perspective(s) to explain how your selected social problem came to be and how it is perpetuated. (150-200 words)
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.