Social Problems Concept And Approaches

Individual Problem Social Problem

The Concept Of Social Problem

A situation confronting a group or a section of society which inflicts injurious consequences that can be handled only collectively No one individual or a few individuals are responsible for the appearance of a socially problematic situation and the control of this situation is also beyond the ability of one person or a few persons

What is a Social Problem

It is a deviation from the social ideal but remediable by group effort. A situation which is undesirable A situation which is remediable by collective effort

Characteristics of social problems

Injurious consequences for society Deviations from the ideal situation Social in origin Caused by pathological social conditions All social problems are interconnected They are social in their results, they affect all sections of society Require collective approach for their solution Occur in all societies

Reaction for social problems

An attitude of unconcern Fatalism Vested Interest Absence of expert knowledge

Causes of social problems

Arise out of pathological social conditions Differentiation and multiplication of interests and functions Accelerating frequency of social change or growth of civilization Man's developed insight to make a scientific analysis

Causes
Untouchability, Communal riots and political crimes The invention of machines destroyed old forms of employment resulting in the migration and has given rise to class conflicts Natural conditions

Theoretical Approaches To Social problems

Social disorganization approach Culture lag approach Value conflict approach Personal deviation approach Anomie approach

Types of social problems

Physical Problems Ameliorative problems Moral problems

Methods of studying problems

Case study method Social Survey method Multiple factor method

Stages in the development of a social problem

Awareness Policy determination Reform

Solving Social problems

Multiple-factor approach Interrelatedness Relativity

Your Role In These Ngo Assignments

To understand the problem To create an awareness To analyze the causes To develop theories To discuss effects on individuals,groups and society Plans suggested for solving these problems

Definition of an Ngo
Alternative agencies in promoting awareness, change and development in society They include groups and institutions that are entirely or largely independent of government Primarily humanitarian or Co-operative rather than commercial objectives Mobilize private and public funds for development intiatives

Classification of Ngos
Welfare oriented Development Organizations Empowering Ngos

Themes of Ngos
Theoretical Issues Political Economy Human Rights Regional National Empowerment through case studies Civil society Peoples participation

Approach to An Ngo
They are influenced by the state /National/International funding both in terms of ideology and development It is open, democratic,de-bureaucratic structure which promotes peoples participation Act as a buffer and mediate the state and the mncs and international organisations

Role of Ngos in Society

Expert services in their respective fields Serve as early warning agents Help to monitor and implement international agreements Raise public awareness on issues Play a major role in as advancing the goals of international agencies like Who, Un

 Since 1933 Voluntary organizations in Andhra have come up Working for the upliftment of women

Women Voluntary Organizations' And Social Change _A case Study Of Andhra MahilaSabha

Andhra Mahila Sabha

Founded by Dr Durga Bai Deshmukh Objectives Were To promote education and training of women To overcome their Socio-economic backwardness Empower them to participate in all aspects of National Development To provide health facilities to women

Institutions Of Ams
Durga bai deshmukh hospital Ishwari Prasad Dattatreya Orthopedic centre Oncological centre Mahila Vidyalaya Ashreya Tourist Hostel

Conclusion
Health needs of the people Training Women Upliftment of women Multi purpose Health workers to become independent