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social_problems_in_education_analysis_soc_220_.docx(1) SOC 220 Social Problems in Education Analysis Grand Canyon University: SOC 220 Social Problems There are a variety of social problems within... the educational institutions and systems within the United States as well as other countries. Although America is described as one of the best countries in the world, there are still problems that need to be addressed in regard to systemic education and others. Some of these problems include resources, and funding. For example, the average salary of a teacher is only about $60,000, which is a low pay for the people who carve the minds of the youth. This is because the lack of funds that go to the education system. Not only is there a lack of resources for the more fortunate in America, it is even worse when it comes to low income areas and neighborhoods. So, not only are there are a lack of funds in general, there is also inequality. Noted author and education critic Jonathan Kozol refers to these differences as œsavage inequalities, to quote the title of one of his books (Kozol, 1991). Micro and Macro Levels Due to the many social problems that are presented to the educational system, there are different circumstances that vary in categorizing them as on a micro or macro level. One of the largest issues is school violence. When schools were still offering in person teaching, it felt as though there was a new school shooting every week. While this doesn™t seem like a problem that perpetuates the educational institutions directly,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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