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6.3.1 Definition and Characteristics
According to Weinberg (1960), Social Problems are behaviour patterns which arise from Social processes and are considered so objectionable by many members of a society that they recognize that corrective policies, programmes and services are necessary to cope with them. Characteristics - All Social problems are situations which have injurious consequences for society. - All Social problems are deviation from ideal situation. - All Social problems have common basis of origin. - All Social problems are social in origin. - All Social problems are caused by pathological social conditions. - All Social problems are interconnected. - All Social problems are social in their result that is they affect all section of society. - The responsibility for social problems is social, that is, they require collective approach for their solution. - Social problems occur in all societies. |
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