Question

which of the three approaches strikes you as the most useful for explaining a contemporary social problem of your choice? why? be sure to identify the social problem in your essay

Answer 1

The Social Disorganization Approach is a condition by which there is a breakdown of social control or of formal norms that define permissive behavior.

For example, it is common for local communities who live near mining camps or hydroelectric plants in Peru to take over these facilities as a form of protest for the lack of "collaboration" or "aid" from these companies towards the communities. In their way of thought, locals believe that these companies have settled on their homeland and are "stealing" the riches from their soil. Therefore, the minimum they should do is aid them with the benefits of any type. If there is no effort from these companies to approach local leaders, this would normally end in a hostile takeover of the facilities by the locals, violating the right to property of the business owners.