*Unit 8 Seminar* Only One More Seminar After Today! All work needs to be turned in by Tuesday February 14th by midnight to receive credit! Lori A. Bonnevier, MSW, LCSW

FINAL PROJECT INFORMATION **Throughout this class you have examined social issues from various sociological models and perspectives and have learned how the social problems we face in the 21st century are made, not found. In this project you will choose one social problem to explain in depth.** Part I: Begin your final paper with a discussion of the social problem you have chosen and explain why you have chosen this particular social problem.

FINAL PROJECT INFORMATION Part II: *Choose two* of the three sociological perspectives discussed in your text. Discuss how these two perspectives would view the social problem you are discussing. ????Who can list the three sociological perspectives we have been studying :) - GO!

Three Sociological Perspectives - I *Functionalism* View of Society: A system of interrelated and interdependent parts. View of Individual: People are shaped by society to perform important functions for society. View of social change: The social system tends to resist change as disruptive. View of social problems: Caused by dysfunctional activities or disorganization on the social system. Key concepts: Integration, interdependence, stability, equilibrium.

Three Sociological Perspectives - II *Conflict Theory* View of Society: Made up of groups struggling with one another over scarce resources. View of Individual:People are shaped by the position of their groups in society. View of social change:Change is inevitable and continuous. View of social problems: Arise when a group believes its interests are not being served and works to overcome perceived disadvantages. Key concepts:Interest, power, dominance, conflict, coercion.

Three Sociological Perspectives - III *Interactionism* View of Society:Individuals in face-to-face interaction create social consensus. View of Individual:People are symbol manipulators who create their social world through social interaction and consensus. View of social change:Change occurs when there is no shared consensus about expected behavior and a newly found consensus develops. View of social problems:Arise when a condition is defined as stigmatizing or disruptive if normal social expectations. Key concepts:Interpretation, consensus, shared expectations, socially created reality.

FINAL PROJECT INFORMATION Part III: Conclude your project with two ideas that can be implemented by human services professionals that would help to eliminate or at least lessen the effects of your social problem. This is the area of your paper to shine, to really show you passion and what you bring as an individual to the field of HS. Be creative!

FINAL PROJECT INFORMATION Your project should be between 800 and 1000 words, not including your title and reference page. While no points will be deducted if APA formatting is incorrect, points can be deducted if there is no attempt to cite references. You need to use the text AND three additional outside resources for this project. Take a minute and go to Doc Sharing in our room, locate UNIT 9 Web Readings - use 3 of this to satisfy the requirement OR feel free to use the KU library of do some of your own research!

FINAL PROJECT INFORMATION Remember to use the writing center if you need any formatting or grammar help. Please review the APA quick reference guide and the plagiarism guide in Doc Sharing. Cross-reference your project with the grading rubric before turning it into the dropbox. Your final paper is due: TUESDAY February 14th!!!

Chapter 12 Population Growth and Urbanization

World Population Growth Figure 14.1 - How Fast is the World’s Population Growing?. Page 374 By the end of this seminar, the world population will have grown by approximately 9,043 people!

Elements of Demographic Change Fertility refers to the actual number of children born Mortality refers to the number of deaths that occur in a particular population Migration refers to the permanent change of residence can be immigration or emigration

http://www.worldometers.info/ lets take a little field trip! When you visited the Worldometers site, what was most surprising to you? Considering where you grew up, what issues related to population growth did you encounter? Based on your life today, what issues related to population growth do you encounter? How can human services professionals influence the effects of population growth in the 21st century?

The Demographic Transition The demographic transition is the changing patterns of birth and death rates brought about by industrialization.

Four Stages of the Demographic Transition Preindustrial Stage High Birth Rates and High Death Rates Early Industrial Stage High Birth Rates and Declining Death Rates Industrial Stage Declining Death Rates and Declining Birth Rates Postindustrial Stage Low Birth Rates and Low Death Rates

Industrialization and population growth Figure 14.5 - World Population Growth, 1750-2150. Page 378 The populations of the Least Industrialized Nations are growing at sixteen times the rate of the Most Industrialized Nations. At these rates, the population of the average most Industrialized Nation will double in 583 years. The population of the average least Industrialized Nation will do so in just 40 years.

Consequences of World Population Growth Crowding Food Shortages Depletion of Resources Intergroup Conflict

Consequences of World Population Growth Has population growth had adverse consequences for people? Has it had any positive consequences for people? Whether or not the carrying capacity of the earth has been reached is still controversial, but some of the consequences of coming closer to carrying capacity can be seen.

The Growth of Cities All humans organize their lives into communities. Urbanization Today 79% of all people in the U.S. live in urban areas, whereas 200 years ago only 5% lived in urban areas. Suburbanization Economic and technological developments and government policy have led to the relatively recent development of suburbs.

Figure 14.10 - How Urban Is Your State? Page 381

Advantages of City Life Urban Sentiment: Finding a Familiar World City Divided into Little Worlds Sense of Belonging People Create Intimacy by Personalizing (shopping or eating in same places frequently – becoming “regulars”) Spectator Sports Provide Venue

Problems in Cities in the U.S. Economic decline Housing Segregation Crime Educational problems

Future Prospects: Population Problems The future of population problems will depend on the ability to control fertility. The major issues in reducing fertility are family planning, economic development, incentives and the status of women. Urban Problems Governmental programs have included urban renewal and community block grants. Private investment has focused on developing cities as better places to live, and establishing “urban free- enterprise zones.”