Social Problems: Views of Liberals and Conservatives

Social Problems can range from thousands of different categories; however, they all seem to interlock some how. Three main problems every society deals with are gun control and use, gang violence and poverty. There are two specific views that are going to be focused on, and they are Conservatives (Republicans) and Liberals (Democrats). Both parties share beliefs on the causation and solutions of these issues. Liberals believe and put their trust in government action to achieve the equality in life for all. They place all the power and responsibility into the government’s hands. They believe this is the most effective way for a country to function properly. Conservatives on the other hand, do not believe in the government being the reign leader but believe in personal responsibility, free markets, individual liberty and traditional American values. Conservatives place the main power into an individual to solve an issue rather than going to the government for help. Poverty is an ongoing social problem that will most likely never dissolve. Liberals trust that the individual people maintain to be the cause of poverty. The upper class that own large amounts of industry and resources exploits the poor people. The liberals do stress the fact on helping and pitying the poor. Democrats disagree with Republicans that poverty is caused by an individual’s action. Many people are born into circumstances that which will determine their route in life and opportunities. Same thing goes for the wealthy population; many of them were born into riches or had wealth passed down to them. Liberals also reflect on the low demand for labor and the economy as reasons that lead to poverty. Aside from these examples, racism and discrimination isolate these groups of people to get hired or able to participate in society like others. They also point to corporate corruption and ethical wrongdoing that often takes advantage of the poor. The main way to repair or mend this