SYG 2010 - Social Problems SYG 2010 - Social Problems Criteria for defining, perspectives for viewing, methods for researching, frameworks for analyzing and strategies for solving social problems will be presented. A variety of social problems will be examined in terms of prevalence, cause, effect, and prevention. Social problems will be explored 1) in Western and non-Western cultures, 2) among historically marginalized cultures within the U.S., and 3) on a global, national, regional scale. Topics may include, but are not limited to poverty, gender stratification, racism, crime, drug and alcohol abuse, and health care access. Parallel: College Transfer (A.A. and A.S)