Assignment #6-Social Problem Paper (Failure to include a complete answer for each subheading, will result in a grade

Assignment #6-Social Problem Paper

(Failure to include a complete answer for each subheading, will result in a grade of zero)

Prepare a 1-3 page, double space, 12 pt., Times New Roman font paper on a Social Problem in American Society. Use the APA style guide when writing your paper.

To receive credit for this paper, you must follow the format presented below. You must also use the five section headings indicated for each part of the paper.

Format for Social Problem Paper

1. Citation- Use APA style to cite the source of the article(s) you selected.
2. Summary- Use your own words to summarize the major points made by the author(s). The practice of copying the words of another (plagiarism) should be avoided because it will be heavily penalized.
3. Definition- Define the Social Problem. Include your reasons for thinking that it is significant enough to be the subject of attention and media discussion. Is the problem severe or widespread in your eyes and/or in the eyes of others?
4. Assessment- What is your objective view of this problem, of how it developed and has been maintained over time? 1. Provide history or background of this particular problem.2. Who is affected by it and in what ways are they affected? Why/ 3. What ethical or values issues arise? 4. Are values addressed, emphasized, overlooked, or violated?

5.   Recommendations- What do you think can be done to prevent, or eliminate the problem.

6.   Article- Attach your article(s) to your paper.

Social Problem Paper Topics

• Supporting Parent and Child Relationships during Foster Care Visits –
• Single Parenting –
• Substance Abuse among Pregnant Women –
• Gang Violence –
• Legalization of Marijuana
• African American Women that have HIV/AIDS and how they are getting the virus –
• Teen Pregnancy-
• Suicide among African American Males –
• African Americans and Disabilities-
• Interracial Relationships-
• Bullying –
• Health Care among Poor Children –
• Child Abuse and Prevention –
• African Americans and AIDS
• Teen Smoking-
• Foster Care and Adoption Services for African American Children
• Poverty: Why are People Poor? –
• Mental Health and African Americans –
• Single Parent Female Head of Household
• Single Parent Male Head of Household
• African Americans and Homosexuality –
• Black on Black Crime-
• Domestic Violence in the Black Community
• Drugs, Alcohol and , Social Problems-
• Date Rape-
• Opioid Crisis –