What is a social problem? Use two examples of social problems to illustrate your answer.

For this question to be adequately answered, a definition of the term social problem is required, with discussion clarifying how social problems are identified, and why these particular problems are sociological, affecting a large amount of people, rather than singularly disturbing the individual experiencing it.

From this, many types of social problems can be identified and two of such, namely the problems of drug abuse and homelessness will be discussed in further detail. Both will be addressed, illustrating why and how each fit into the term social problem, which groups or individuals are aiming to provide solutions and what is proposed to help reduce or eradicate the problem….(short extract)