After reading the assigned article, you will write an essay, 250 words minimum; using Standard English and
submit electronically on eCampus. The minimum requirements for this assignment are to:
1. Draw three main conclusions from the article;
2. Describe two important elements of data presented on the charts/graph and briefly interpret each data
element;
3. Describe the ways in which this can be defined as a personal trouble or social issue. Be sure to cite
specific evidence from the article to support your position (i.e. be sure to include other cultural perspectives
in addition to your own);
4. Explore how the social phenomena discussed in the article may or may not contribute to human suffering
and or social disorganization (i.e. be sure to include other cultural perspectives in addition to your own);
5. Based on your exploration on prompts numbers 1-4 make three recommendations including, but not
limited to:
1. A need for future research on this social phenomenon,
2. The development of new laws or public policies to address this issue
3. Relevant programs to assist individuals and groups regarding the issue.