Understanding Social Problems.

Series 4: Family, Law, and the Dynamics of Social Problems.

About this course

This lecture is part of SOC 202 Social Change and Social Problems. in the Sociology old department. The course has 29 recorded lectures across 9 series, all free to watch. Read or download the SOC 202 lecture note to study alongside the video.

More lectures in SOC 202

• Definition of Social Change.
• Theoretical Perspectives: Evolutionary Theories.
• Major Sources of Change: Technological Innovations.
• Social Problems and Social Change: The Relationship.
• Conceptual Foundations: Modernisation and Industrialization.
• Historical Trajectories of Development in Africa.
• Social Consequences of Industrialisation and Modernisation.
• Definition of Social Transformation.
• Institutions as Drivers of Transformation.
• Dimensions of Social Transformation in Africa.
• Conceptual Foundations of Family and Law.
• Family structures and Social Change.
• Understanding Social Problems.
• Conceptualising Rapid Change in Developing Societies.
• Economic and Political Consequences.
• Environmental and Technological Consequences.