In this era of rapid changes and technological progress, contemporary Philippine society is beset by numerous maladjustments and crucial problems challenging the best powers of national leaders and social scientists. The course aims to help students understand the basic concepts of sociology that would contribute towards the awareness and clearer understanding of the social conditions that are perceived as social problems. Current issues and social problems experienced by the Filipinos will let the students realize that said problems are capable of solutions through collective action of the citizens of the country. Sociological theories are explored to understand and address social issues. Also, it will carefully examine social issues such as population problems, juvenile delinquency and crime, unemployment and underemployment, prostitution and venereal disease, aids, homosexuality, unwed mothers and illegitimate children, drug abuse, alcoholism, divorce and environmental pollution.
- Teacher: Jewry Catle