Social Problems

Social Problems, 15th Edition, is a textbook that applies a sociological framework to analyze the origin and persistence of social dilemmas. The text demonstrates how social problems are interrelated and emphasizes the role society plays in creating and sustaining them.

Broad areas of study address structural inequalities, institutional pressures, and demographic conditions. The textbook explores challenges linked to wealth distribution, racial disparities, and gender divides, alongside institutional difficulties in sectors such as work, education, and healthcare.

This edition adds Social Changemakers features profiling organizations that pursue positive social reform. It also examines contemporary developments, including the impact of technological innovations and growing ideological divisions in the United States.