Defining Social Problems

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Abstract
Although problem, social problem and problem solving are part of the theory of the social studies, one looks in vain for any evidence that problem solving actually occurs in most classrooms. An examination of the process of problem internalization — or problem definition — may shed light on the absence of problem solving. In particular we will concentrate on the process by which social problems are defined, and to do so, we have examined the history of the term ‘social problems’ in the discipline of sociology. Inquiry into the definition of ‘social problem’ among sociologists since the late nineteenth century carries some important implications for social studies teachers.

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