Contemporary Social Problems in the UK: A Comprehensive Overview

The UK faces a range of social problems, including poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, child abuse and neglect, youth offending, alcohol and drug misuse, mental health issues, homelessness, and ethnic and religious discrimination. These problems have significant implications for individuals, families, and society, placing a strain on government finances and the welfare state. Contemporary Social Problems in the UK explores these issues using psychosocial theories and provides an overview of government policy and legislation, remedial measures, preventive approaches, and strategies of intervention. The textbook is designed for instructors and students in the social sciences and professionals who work with people who experience these problems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Social issues are a persistent feature of societies across the globe, and the United Kingdom is no exception. The country faces a multitude of challenges, including poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, child abuse and neglect, youth offending, alcohol and drug misuse, mental health issues, homelessness, and ethnic and religious discrimination. These problems have far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities, impacting their health, well-being, and available resources. They exert significant pressure on government finances and the welfare state, exacerbating the burden on social institutions such as the National Health Service and the social work and criminal justice systems.

In Contemporary Social Problems in the UK, we delve into a comprehensive examination of these social issues. Each problem is explored using a diverse array of psychosocial theories to gain insights into its underlying causes and examine the interconnectedness between different social problems. Government policies and legislation, remedial measures, preventive strategies, and intervention techniques are also considered for each issue. Each chapter focuses on a specific social problem, authored by experts in that field. The objective is to present a multi-dimensional perspective of the problem in an engaging and accessible manner. The end-of-chapter content includes supplementary readings, valuable websites related to the topic, a quiz, and individual or group activities to foster discussion and enhance learning.

This textbook serves as an invaluable resource for instructors and students in the social sciences, as well as professionals engaged in working with individuals who encounter these challenges. By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of social problems in the UK, it aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to address and mitigate these issues effectively.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367764203