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    Social problems arise from pathological social conditions that negatively impact society. They require collective effort to address as no individual is solely responsible for their cause or solution. Social problems are characterized by being injurious, deviating from social ideals, having social origins, and affecting all sections of society. Theoretical approaches to studying social problems include social disorganization, culture lag, value conflict, personal deviation, and anomie. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) work to raise awareness of social issues, analyze causes, develop solutions, and empower communities to address problems. The Andhra Mahila Sabha is an NGO founded in 1933 to promote women's education, overcome socioeconomic backwardness, and empower women's participation in development in

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    Social problems arise from pathological social conditions that negatively impact society. They require collective effort to address as no individual is solely responsible for their cause or solution. Social problems are characterized by being injurious, deviating from social ideals, having social origins, and affecting all sections of society. Theoretical approaches to studying social problems include social disorganization, culture lag, value conflict, personal deviation, and anomie. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) work to raise awareness of social issues, analyze causes, develop solutions, and empower communities to address problems. The Andhra Mahila Sabha is an NGO founded in 1933 to promote women's education, overcome socioeconomic backwardness, and empower women's participation in development in

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    Social problems arise from pathological social conditions that negatively impact society. They require collective effort to address as no individual is solely responsible for their cause or solution. Social problems are characterized by being injurious, deviating from social ideals, having social origins, and affecting all sections of society. Theoretical approaches to studying social problems include social disorganization, culture lag, value conflict, personal deviation, and anomie. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) work to raise awareness of social issues, analyze causes, develop solutions, and empower communities to address problems. The Andhra Mahila Sabha is an NGO founded in 1933 to promote women's education, overcome socioeconomic backwardness, and empower women's participation in development in

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    Social Problems

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    Social problems arise from pathological social conditions that negatively impact society. They require collective effort to address as no individual is solely responsible for their cause or solution. Social problems are characterized by being injurious, deviating from social ideals, having social origins, and affecting all sections of society. Theoretical approaches to studying social problems include social disorganization, culture lag, value conflict, personal deviation, and anomie. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) work to raise awareness of social issues, analyze causes, develop solutions, and empower communities to address problems. The Andhra Mahila Sabha is an NGO founded in 1933 to promote women's education, overcome socioeconomic backwardness, and empower women's participation in development in

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    The key takeaways are about the concepts of individual problems, social problems, and approaches to studying social problems.

    A social problem is a situation confronting a group or society that inflicts harm and can only be addressed collectively. It is undesirable and can be improved through group effort.

    Characteristics of social problems include injurious consequences, deviations from social ideals, social origins, effects on all of society, and requiring collective solutions.

    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

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