Social Problems
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Aims and Scope
Social Problems is the official publication of the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Social Problems are universal in nature, but their intensity and type change from society to society. Social problems are socially relative. It is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal published by Oxford University Press since 2015 and formerly published by University of California Press. It was established in 1953. Some of the areas covered by the journal include: conflict, social action, and change; crime and juvenile delinquency; drinking and drugs; health, health policy, and health services; mental health; poverty, class, and inequality; racial and ethnic minorities; sexual behavior, politics, and communities; and youth, aging, and the life course. The journal is co-edited by Annulla Linders and Earl Wright II (University of Cincinnati). Less
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- PublisherOXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- Publication Start Year1953
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| Months | % Papers published |
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| 0-3 | 5% |
| 4-6 | 0% |
| 7-9 | 7% |
| >9 | 88% |
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FAQs
Since when has Social Problems been publishing? 
The Social Problems has been publishing since 1953 till date.
How frequently is the Social Problems published?
Social Problems is published Quarterly.
Who is the publisher of Social Problems?
The publisher of Social Problems is OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Social Problems?
For the Social Problems's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Social Problems on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Social Problems?
The eISSN number is 1533-8533 and pISSN number is 0037-7791 for Social Problems.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Gender inequality, Affirmative action, Mobilization, Racial differences, Collective action, Double consciousness, House of cards, Masculinity, Legal status, Human rights.
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