Discussion: Three Main Social Problems in the United States?

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Social problems in the US
A social problem is a social issue that affects people in a society, and actions ought to be undertaken to address the problem. The ideal situation is to meet needs and deal with the social problem, but this may require public policy. High homicide rates, violence, poverty and family disintegration are social problems that affect Americans and addressing them would improve the lives of people.
Homicide and violence is a social problem that does not necessarily depend on access to guns since Switzerland also allows people to own guns and is considerably safer. Other countries allowing gun control are also safer than the US. Homicide rates may be the reflection of other underlying social issues, including high crime rates, lawlessness, and even poverty. America has high homicide rates compared to high income countries, but violence tends to be concentrated in certain communities, neighborhoods. The differences between the safest and the most violent areas in the US include homicide rates, violence and crime rates.
Despite belief in the American Dream, there are generations of people living in poverty, especially when they are vulnerable in such communities. Those in low paid jobs, finding it hard to make ends meet, a while experiencing high healthcare costs and education some find themselves perpetually in debt. Poverty also increases the risk of homelessness, and when there is no family and community structure children are at higher risk of engaging in risky behavior to make ends meet. There are also instances of discrimination that negatively affects the ability of people to access opportunities, proper housing and loans.
There are various reasons for family breakdowns and disintegration has affected the modern family, and this also results in other social problems. Ideally, family stability enhances emotional and social support, where are nurtured, and well adjusted. The impact of family disintegration on children may result in unresolved relationship issues that affects their lives, that of their parents and the society. Hence, improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and family has far reaching effects in improving stability.
Summary
Each society has its own norms, some of these are universal, but there are specific to a society. The social problems reflect societal conditions that affect people or a segment of a society. Norm violations may be considered some of the social problems affecting people when there ...