Sociology Assignment #3
February 2

A. Brianna DeLuca (brd5126); Sarah Moore (sam6137)

B. In 3-5 sentences, please summarize 1) personal troubles, 2) public issues of social structure, and 3) individual factors, as presented in the textbook and lecture.

Personal troubles are things that happen and negatively impact an individual on a personal level. The public issues of the social structure are the negative things that impact a society and contribute to it. Private troubles can lead to public issues. Some public issues include pollution, bullying in schools, health, sexual assault, and equal rights. Some personal troubles include job status, family issues, eating disorders, drug addictions and even death of a loved one.

C. Identify the show, the general topic of the show, and the day and date watched.

The show we watched is The Bachelor. This show focuses on 25 women competing for one man’s love and potential marriage proposal. We watched this show on is normal airing day of the week, Monday, February 2nd, 2015. Questions D and E ask: What were TWO of the WORST, most significant, major personal troubles people seemed to have on the show?

D. In a sentence or two, what was the first worst personal trouble? Who had this personal trouble?

One of the bachelorettes, Kelsey, becomes upset during the show when she lets the other girls know that her former husband died due to a heart attack about a year ago. Kelsey talks about how hard it has been for her since that day, and constantly faces an inner struggle of trying to find another love. She feels as though she now has no one to depend on. She also feels as though she will never be good enough for anyone besides her former husband. This tragedy plays a huge role in her “biography” of personal troubles.

E. In a sentence or two, what was the second worst personal trouble? Who had this