This course examines contemporary social problems and issues in diverse empirical contexts. It introduces different sociological perspectives and theoretical approaches to analyse social problems such as: poverty, health and well-being, education, gender inequality, labour market disparities, urban and community issues, migration and exclusion, and crime, justice, and institutions. In addition to analysing specific case studies of social problems, it presents a critique of neoliberalism and its role in solving—and amplifying—social problems.